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roundhouse

/ˈɹaʊndˌhaʊs/ noun C2
  1. A circular prison, especially a small local lockup or station house.
  2. A traditional circular dwelling elevated on stilts with a conical roof found in part of Southeast Asia.
  3. A prehistoric dwelling typical of northwest Europe in the Iron Age and Bronze Age.
  4. The uppermost room or cabin of any note upon the stern of a ship.
  5. A privy near the bow of a vessel, especially as reserved for officers.
  6. A circular building in which locomotives are housed, sometimes with a turntable.
  7. A punch or kick delivered with an exaggerated sweeping movement. (US)
  8. In the game of pinochle, a meld consisting of a queen and king in each of the four suits.

Plural roundhouses

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