roundhouse

  1. Noun.  (rail transport) A circular building in which locomotives are housed.
  2. Noun.  (martial arts) A punch or kick delivered with an exaggerated sweeping movement.
  3. Noun.  (archaeology) An Iron Age dwelling.
  4. Noun.  (nautical) The uppermost room or cabin of any note upon the stern of a ship.
  5. Verb.  To punch or kick with an exaggerated sweeping movement.

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