roundhouse
roundhouse Lexical Profile
roundhouse Game Scores & Validity
• adjective
Executed with a wide, sweeping circular motion of the arm or leg.
"The martial artist demonstrated a precise roundhouse kick on the padded training bag."
• noun
A circular or semicircular railway building arranged around a central turntable, used for housing, servicing, and repairing locomotives.
"The historic railway roundhouse was restored and converted into a public transportation museum."
A punch or kick delivered with a wide, sweeping circular swing.
"The boxer stepped back to dodge a heavy roundhouse from his opponent."
A prehistoric circular dwelling constructed with stone or timber walls and a conical thatched roof, characteristic of Bronze Age and Iron Age Britain.
"Archaeologists uncovered the stone foundations of an Iron Age roundhouse on the hillside."
A cabin situated on the after part of the quarterdeck of a traditional sailing vessel.
"The captain retired to the roundhouse to examine the navigation charts."
• verb
To strike or kick with a wide, sweeping circular motion.
"In the action scene, the stunt performer had to roundhouse the prop door off its hinges."
Word Origin & Etymology
Formed in the 16th century as a compound of 'round' and 'house', originally referring to a circular municipal lockup before later being applied to ship cabins, circular railway depots, and wide-arcing strikes.