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rounder

/ˈɹaʊndə(ɹ)/ · adjective

Meaning

  1. (physical) Shape.
  2. Complete, whole, not lacking.
  3. (of a number) Convenient for rounding other numbers to; for example, ending in a zero.
  4. Pronounced with the lips drawn together; rounded.
  5. Outspoken; plain and direct; unreserved; not mincing.
  6. Finished; polished; not defective or abrupt; said of authors or their writing style.
  7. A Methodist preacher traveling a circuit, also referred to as a circuit rider.
  8. A railroad man who worked at a roundhouse, operating the turntable.
  9. A person who earns a living by playing cards
  10. A person who makes the rounds of bars, saloons, and similar establishments; figuratively, a debaucher or roué
  11. One who rounds; one who comes about frequently or regularly.
  12. A tool for making an edge or surface round.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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