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round turn

noun

  1. a complete turn of a rope or the like around an object.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of round turn1

First recorded in 1835–45

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Example Sentences

Judson M. Goss says he worked for Paul the winter he invented the round turn.

Then if he tries to s-s-slope he'll find himself p-p-pulled up with a round turn.

When young fellows are given to such practices as this they need to be brought up with a round turn.

I'm glad Mr. Wagstaff brought the lot of them up with a round turn—which he seems to have done.

He'll fetch 'em up wi' a round turn,' s' I; 'He knows how to deal wi' unreasonable and wicked men.'

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