Definition

1. Noun:
   • A punch or kick delivered with a wide, sweeping circular motion: In combat sports like boxing or martial arts, a "roundhouse" is a strike where the arm or leg is swung in a wide arc to generate power.
   • A circular building used for servicing and storing railway locomotives: A "roundhouse" is a workplace, typically with a turntable in the center, where locomotives are repaired and housed.

Examples of Usage

• Noun (Punch/Kick):

  • The fighter knocked out his opponent with a powerful roundhouse to the head.
  • She practiced her roundhouse kick on the heavy bag for hours.

• Noun (Railway Building):

  • The old steam locomotive was taken into the roundhouse for maintenance.
  • The railway museum features a historic roundhouse with a working turntable.

Advanced Usage

• "to throw a roundhouse": To execute a roundhouse punch or kick.
  • He telegraphed his move before he threw the roundhouse, allowing his opponent to block it.

Variants and Related Words

• Roundhouse kick (n): A specific type of kick executed with a circular motion, typically striking with the shin or instep.
• Roundhouse punch (n): A specific type of punch thrown with a wide, looping motion.

Synonyms

• (For the strike): Hook (though a hook in boxing is generally a tighter, more horizontal punch), swinging punch/kick.
• (For the building): Engine shed, locomotive shed.

Related Phrases

• "Roundhouse right/left": Specifies which hand is used to throw the roundhouse punch.
  • His roundhouse right was his most feared weapon.

Noun

1. a hook delivered with an exaggerated swing
2. workplace consisting of a circular building for repairing locomotives