roundhouse

[round-hous]

roundhouse Definition

  • 1a circular building or room, especially one with a dome
  • 2a powerful kick in which the kicker's leg is usually brought round in a semicircle to strike the opponent's head or neck area

Using roundhouse: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "roundhouse" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He knocked his opponent out with a roundhouse kick.

  • Example

    The roundhouse was used as a community center.

roundhouse Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for roundhouse

Phrases with roundhouse

  • a punch delivered by swinging a straightened arm in a semicircular motion

    Example

    He knocked out his opponent with a roundhouse punch.

  • a kick delivered by swinging the leg in a semicircular motion

    Example

    He landed a roundhouse kick on his opponent's head.

  • a slap delivered by swinging the arm in a semicircular motion

    Example

    She gave him a roundhouse slap across the face.

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Summary: roundhouse in Brief

A 'roundhouse' [round-hous] can refer to a circular building or room, often with a dome. It can also refer to a powerful kick or punch delivered in a semicircular motion, such as a 'roundhouse kick.'

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