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round — round1 [round] adj. [ME < OFr roont < L rotundus: see ROTUND] 1. shaped like a ball; spherical; globular 2. a) shaped like a circle, ring, or disk; circular b) shaped like a cylinder (in having a circular cross section); cylindrical 3 … English World dictionary
round — {{11}}round (adj., adv.) late 13c., from Anglo Fr. rounde, O.Fr. roont, probably originally *redond, from V.L. *retundus (Cf. Prov. redon, Sp. redondo, O.It. ritondo), from L. rotundus like a wheel, circular, round, related to rota wheel (see… … Etymology dictionary
round — raÊŠnd n. cycle, revolution, rotation; any circular object; series of actions; series of games in a competition; shots fired from a gun or combat weapon; serving of alcoholic drinks (Informal) v. make round, become round adj. circular, ring… … English contemporary dictionary
round — adj., n., adv., prep., & v. adj. 1 shaped like or approximately like a circle, sphere, or cylinder; having a convex or circular outline or surface; curved, not angular. 2 done with or involving circular motion. 3 a entire, continuous, complete (a … Useful english dictionary
round trip — round trips also round trip 1) N COUNT If you make a round trip, you travel to a place and then back again. The train operates the 2,400 mile round trip once a week. 2) ADJ: ADJ n A round trip ticket is a ticket for a train, bus, or plane that… … English dictionary
round-trip — round trip1 n a journey to a place and back again ▪ a round trip ticket from Los Angeles to New York 30 mile/360 kilometre/2 hour etc round trip ▪ A coachload of supporters made the 700 mile round trip to South Devon. round trip of ▪ It s a round … Dictionary of contemporary English
round-trip — round tripˈ adjective (esp N American) Return • • • Main Entry: ↑round * * * round trip UK US adjective tourism relating to travel to a place and back again a round trip ticket Thesaurus: booking on and travelli … Useful english dictionary
round table — round′ ta ble n. 1) a number of persons gathered together for a conference or a discussion of some subject on equal terms 2) the conference itself 3) myt (cap.) a table, made round to avoid quarrels as to precedence, at which King Arthur and his… … From formal English to slang
round´a|bout´ness — round|a|bout «ROWND uh BOWT», adjective, noun. –adj. 1. not straight; indirect: »a roundabout route, in a roundabout way. SYNONYM(S): circuitous. 2. that surrounds or encircles. 3. cut round at the bottom: »a roundabout coat or jacket … Useful english dictionary
round|a|bout — «ROWND uh BOWT», adjective, noun. –adj. 1. not straight; indirect: »a roundabout route, in a roundabout way. SYNONYM(S): circuitous. 2. that surrounds or encircles. 3. cut round at the bottom: »a roundabout coat or jacket … Useful english dictionary
