Word: ROUNDS
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Definition of ROUNDS
- A circular or spherical object or part of an object.
- A circular or repetitious route.
"The guards have started their rounds; the prisoner should be caught soon."
- A general outburst from a group of people at an event.
"The candidate got a round of applause after every sentence or two."
- To shape something into a curve.
"The carpenter rounded the edges of the table."
- To become shaped into a curve.
- (with "out") To finish; to complete; to fill out.
"She rounded out her education with only a single mathematics class."
- To speak in a low tone; whisper; speak secretly; take counsel.
- To address or speak to in a whisper, utter in a whisper.
- A whisper; whispering.
- Discourse; song.
- The practice of medical doctors visiting patients in a hospital or in their homes according to a predetermined order.
- A route taken by someone in authority.
"the hourly rounds of the night watchman."
- (campanology) A descending diatonic scale played on a ring of bells.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
While its precise historical etymology is unclear, it conforms to typical English phonetic and structural rules.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "The referee verified that "rounds" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "rounds" to secure the victory."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ROUNDS a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is ROUNDS worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in ROUNDS? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing ROUNDS:
- # the rounds effect
- # master of rounds
- # playing with rounds
- # in terms of rounds
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