"round" | Definition and Related Words

round

Adjective

Having the shape or form of a circle (synset 302048059)
also: rounded - curving and somewhat round in shape rather than jagged
similar to:
- apple-shaped - having the general shape of an apple
- ball-shaped, global, globose, globular, orbicular, spheric, spherical - having the shape of a sphere or ball
- barrel-shaped - having the general shape of a barrel
- bulb-shaped, bulblike, bulbous - shaped like a bulb
- capitate - being abruptly enlarged and globose at the tip
- coccoid - spherical; like a coccus
- cumuliform - shaped like a cumulus cloud
- disc-shaped, disclike, discoid, discoidal, disk-shaped, disklike - having a flat circular shape
- goblet-shaped - resembling the shape of a goblet
- moon-round, moonlike - resembling the moon in shape
- nutlike - resembling a nut in shape and size
- pancake-like - resembling a pancake in shape
- pear-shaped - having a round shape tapered at one end
- pinwheel-shaped - having the round shape of a pinwheel
- ringlike - having the shape of a ring
- roundish - somewhat round in appearance or form
- wheel-like - round like a wheel
same as: circular
(of sounds) full and rich (synset 301460294)
"orotund tones"; "the rotund and reverberating phrase"; "pear-shaped vowels"

similar to: full - (of sound) having marked deepness and body

same as: orotund, pear-shaped, rotund
(mathematics) expressed to the nearest integer, ten, hundred, or thousand (synset 300919638)
"in round numbers"

referred to in: math, mathematics, maths - a science (or group of related sciences) dealing with the logic of quantity and shape and arrangement

similar to: inexact - not exact

Noun

A charge of ammunition for a single shot (synset 104120735)
is a type of: ammo, ammunition - projectiles to be fired from a gun

same as: one shot, unit of ammunition
An interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs (synset 115313066)
"the never-ending cycle of the seasons"

is a type of: interval, time interval - a definite length of time marked off by two instants

has: phase, phase angle - a particular point in the time of a cycle; measured from some arbitrary zero and expressed as an angle

same as: cycle, rhythm
A regular route for a sentry or policeman (synset 108524402)
"in the old days a policeman walked a beat and knew all his people by name"

is a type of: itinerary, path, route - an established line of travel or access

same as: beat
(often plural) a series of professional calls (usually in a set order) (synset 101057612)
"the doctor goes on his rounds first thing every morning"; "the postman's rounds"; "we enjoyed our round of the local bars"

domain usage: plural, plural form - the form of a word that is used to denote more than one

is a type of: call - a visit in an official or professional capacity
The activity of playing 18 holes of golf (synset 100467445)
"a round of golf takes about 4 hours"

is a type of: golf, golf game - a game played on a large open course with 9 or 18 holes; the object is use as few strokes as possible in playing all the holes

same as: round of golf
The usual activities in your day (synset 100416111)
"the doctor made his rounds"

is a type of: habitude - habitual mode of behavior

same as: daily round
(sports) a division during which one team is on the offensive (synset 115281525)
referred to in: athletics, sport - an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition

is a type of: division, part, section - one of the portions into which something is regarded as divided and which together constitute a whole
subtypes:
- top, top of the inning - the first half of an inning; while the visiting team is at bat
- bottom, bottom of the inning - the second half of an inning; while the home team is at bat
is a part of: period of play, play, playing period - (in games or plays or other performances) the time during which play proceeds

same as: bout, turn
The course along which communications spread (synset 109439975)
"the story is going the rounds in Washington"

is a type of: course, path, track - a line or route along which something travels or moves
A serving to each of a group (usually alcoholic) (synset 107900241)
"he ordered a second round"

is a type of: helping, portion, serving - an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal

same as: round of drinks
A cut of beef between the rump and the lower leg (synset 107677901)
is a type of: cut of beef - cut of meat from beef cattle

has: round steak - a lean cut of beef from between the rump and the shank
A partsong in which voices follow each other;
One voice starts and others join in one after another until all are singing different parts of the song at the same time (synset 107067129)
"they enjoyed singing rounds"

is a type of: partsong - a song with two or more voice parts

same as: troll
An outburst of applause (synset 106705209)
"there was a round of applause"

is a type of: applause, clapping, hand clapping - a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
A crosspiece between the legs of a chair (synset 104126986)
is a type of: crosspiece - a transverse brace
is a part of:
- folding chair - a chair that can be folded flat for storage
- feeding chair, highchair - a chair for feeding a very young child; has four long legs and a footrest and a detachable tray
- rocker, rocking chair - a chair mounted on rockers
- side chair, straight chair - a straight-backed chair without arms
same as: rung, stave
Any circular or rotating mechanism (synset 103036796)
"the machine punched out metal circles"

is a type of: rotating mechanism - a mechanism that rotates

subtypes: disc, disk - a flat circular plate

same as: circle

Adverb

From beginning to end;
Throughout (synset 400071856)
"It rains all year round on Skye"; "frigid weather the year around"

same as: around

Verb

Wind around;
Move along a circular course (synset 201862896)
"round the bend"

is a type of: go, locomote, move, travel - change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
Make round (synset 200144967)
"round the edges"

is a type of: form, shape - give shape or form to

subtypes: purse - contract one's lips into a rounded shape

same as: round off, round out
Pronounce with rounded lips (synset 200982371)
is a type of: articulate, enounce, enunciate, pronounce, say, sound out - speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way

same as: labialise, labialize
Attack in speech or writing (synset 200864347)
"The editors of the left-leaning paper attacked the new House Speaker"

is a type of: criticise, criticize, knock, pick apart - find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
subtypes:
- abuse, blackguard, clapperclaw, shout - use foul or abusive language towards
- claw - attack as if with claws
- vitriol - subject to bitter verbal abuse
- rip - criticize or abuse strongly and violently
- whang - attack forcefully
- barrage, bombard - address with continuously or persistently, as if with a barrage
- blister, scald, whip - subject to harsh criticism
- rubbish - attack strongly
same as: assail, assault, attack, lash out, snipe
Bring to a highly developed, finished, or refined state (synset 200474730)
"polish your social manners"

is a type of: hone, perfect - make perfect or complete

same as: brush up, polish, polish up, round off
Express as a round number (synset 200145443)
"round off the amount"

is a type of: alter, change, modify - cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

same as: round down, round off, round out
Become round, plump, or shapely (synset 200046099)
"The young woman is fleshing out"

is a type of: gain, put on - increase (one's body weight)

same as: fill out, flesh out

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