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all-round

[ awl-round ]
/ ˈɔlˈraʊnd /
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adjective
a variant of all-around.
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Words nearby all-round

All Quiet on the Western Front, all right, all right for you, all right with one, All roads lead to Rome, all-round, all-rounder, All Saints' Day, allseed, all set, all sewed up
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Words related to all-round

all-around, comprehensive, extensive, global, wide-ranging, multifaceted, well-rounded, all-inclusive, broad, broad-spectrum, expansive, extended, far-reaching, inclusive, overall, sweeping, widespread, adaptable, all-purpose, flexible

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British Dictionary definitions for all-round

all-round
adjective
efficient in all respects, esp in sport; versatilean all-round player
comprehensive; many-sided; not narrowan all-round education
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