round turn

noun

1. a complete turn of a rope or the like around an object.

Word History and Origins

Origin of round turn¹

First recorded in 1835–45

Example Sentences

Judson M. Goss says he worked for Paul the winter he invented the round turn.

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Then if he tries to s-s-slope he'll find himself p-p-pulled up with a round turn.

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When young fellows are given to such practices as this they need to be brought up with a round turn.

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I'm glad Mr. Wagstaff brought the lot of them up with a round turn—which he seems to have done.

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He'll fetch 'em up wi' a round turn,' s' I; 'He knows how to deal wi' unreasonable and wicked men.'

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