round turn

American  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of round turn

First recorded in 1835–45

Example Sentences

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round turn

"Ain't gonna let nobody turn me round, turn me round, turn me around," they sang before the Freedom Riders exited the bus.

From Reuters ● May 25, 2011

The Hamadryas baboons turn over stones to find insects, &c.; and when they come to a large one, as many as can stand round, turn it over together and share the booty.

From The Descent of Man and Selection in Relation to Sex, Vol. I by Darwin, Charles

"Aha!" said the boy who had once accused him of being a spy, "you have come up with a round turn, have you?"

From The Haunted Mine by Castlemon, Harry

Then he darted away, only to be brought up with a round turn as he reached the end of the rope.

From The Rushton Boys at Treasure Cove Or, The Missing Chest of Gold by Davenport, Spencer

Suddenly I pulled myself taut up with a round turn, and planked myself, so to speak, on my mental quarterdeck before Commander Conscience.

From The Island of Gold A Sailor's Yarn by Stables, Gordon