roundhouse

noun

  1. 1

    A circular prison, especially a small local lockup or station house.

  2. 2

    The uppermost room or cabin of any note upon the stern of a ship.

  3. 3

    A privy near the bow of a vessel, especially as reserved for officers.

  4. 4

    A circular building in which locomotives are housed.

  5. 5

    A prehistoric dwelling typical of northwest Europe in the Iron Age and Bronze Age.

  6. 6

    A punch or kick delivered with an exaggerated sweeping movement.

  7. 7

    In the game of pinochle, a meld consisting of a queen and king in each of the four suits.

verb

  1. 1

    To punch or kick with an exaggerated sweeping movement.

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