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2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Round \Round\, adv 1. On all sides; around Round he throws his baleful eyes. --Milton. 2. Circularly; in a circular form or manner; by revolving or reversing one's position; as to turn one's head round; a wheel turns round. 3. In circumference; as a ball is ten inches round. 4. From one side or party to another; as to come or turn round, -- that is to change sides or opinions. 5. By or in a circuit; by a course longer than the direct course; back to the starting point. 6. Through a circle, as of friends or houses. The invitations were sent round accordingly. --Sir W. Scott. 7. Roundly; fully; vigorously. [Obs.] --Chaucer. {All round}, over the whole place in every direction. {All-round}, of general capacity; as an all-round man. [Colloq.] {To bring one round}. a To cause one to change his opinions or line of conduct. b To restore one to health. [Colloq.] From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: all-round adj : many-sided; "an all-around athlete"; "a well-rounded curriculum" [syn: {all-around(a)}, {all-round(a)}, {well-rounded}]
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