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British pronunciation/ɹˈa‍ʊnd/
American pronunciation/ˈɹaʊnd/

Ορισμός και Σημασία του "round"

01

having a circular shape, often spherical in appearance

round definition and meaning
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The round clock on the wall ticked away the minutes with its steady rhythm.
The round mirror reflected the entire room, giving a sense of spaciousness.
The round moon shone brightly in the night sky, casting a soft glow.
02

(of sounds) full and rich

03

(mathematics) expressed to the nearest integer, ten, hundred, or thousand

01

a lean cut of meat, typically from the hindquarters of an animal

round definition and meaning

What is "round"?

The round is a primal cut of meat taken from the rear leg of an animal. It is a large and lean cut, consisting of multiple muscles that are relatively low in fat content. The round is typically divided into three main sections: the top round, bottom round, and eye of round. Each section has its own characteristics and can be used for different culinary purposes. The top round is the most tender portion of the round. The bottom round is slightly tougher but still flavorful and versatile. The eye of round is located within the bottom round and is very lean.

02

a period of play in certain sports during which one team or competitor is on the offensive, attempting to score or defeat their opponent

03

medical visits conducted by a doctor or nurse in a hospital

04

the usual activities in your day

05

the activity of playing 18 holes of golf

06

a regular route for a sentry or policeman

07

any circular or rotating mechanism

08

a crosspiece between the legs of a chair

09

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

10

an outburst of applause

11

a serving to each of a group (usually alcoholic)

12

the course along which communications spread

13

an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs

14

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

to round
01

to go around or encircle an object or obstacle, allowing movement to continue in a changed direction

Transitive: to round an object or obstacle
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The cyclist skillfully rounded the sharp curve in the road, adjusting speed for a smooth transition.
In the parking lot, the driver had to round the construction barriers to access the open road.
The runners had to round the fallen tree on the trail and continue the race.
02

to shape or form into a circular or spherical object

Transitive: to round sth
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Bakers carefully round the dough before placing it in the oven to create uniform and perfectly baked rolls.
The sculptor used her hands to round the edges of the marble block.
The carpenter rounded the edges of the wooden tabletop to create a sleek and polished finish.
03

to take on a circular shape

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The pebbles on the beach have rounded over time due to the constant action of waves and weathering.
The cookie dough will round as it bakes in the oven.
The edges of the wooden table naturally began to round with years of use.
04

to approximate a numerical value by adjusting it to the nearest convenient or significant digit

Complex Transitive: to round a number to a near number
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In everyday conversation, people often round time estimates to the nearest hour for simplicity.
When estimating the distance, the surveyor had to round the measurements to the nearest meter for practicality.
In mathematics class, students were taught to round decimals to the nearest tenth for ease of calculation.
05

to articulate a vowel sound with the lips forming a rounded shape

Transitive: to round the lips or a sound
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The linguist explained that in certain dialects, speakers tend to round their vowels more prominently than in others.
The linguist conducted research on how speakers of different regional dialects round their vowels.
The phonetician explained how rounding the lips influences vowel quality in different accents of English.
01

from beginning to end; throughout

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throughout a place or area

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The round clock on the wall ticked away the minutes with its steady rhythm.
The round mirror reflected the entire room, giving a sense of spaciousness.
The round moon shone brightly in the night sky, casting a soft glow.
The round pizza was divided into equal slices, ready to be shared among friends.
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