roundhouse

• Substantiv mit zwei Hauptbedeutungen: ein rundes Gebäude zum Abstellen und Warten von Lokomotiven oder ein Schwung mit weit ausholendem Arm, oft als Schlag.

A noun with two distinct meanings: a circular building used for repairing locomotives, or a type of punch delivered with a wide, exaggerated swing.

1. Railway buildingC1formal

   A circular or semi-circular building used for housing and repairing locomotives, typically equipped with a turntable.

   Lokschuppen

   • The old roundhouse has been converted into a museum.
   • Workers moved the locomotive into the roundhouse for maintenance.
   • The roundhouse's turntable allowed engines to be rotated easily.

2. Punch in boxingB2informalsport

   A powerful, wide, swinging punch delivered with a full arm extension, often aimed at the opponent's head.

   Roundhouse-Schlag

   • The boxer knocked out his opponent with a devastating roundhouse.
   • He practiced his roundhouse on the heavy bag.
   • A roundhouse punch can be very effective but leaves the fighter open.

   Synonymeswing