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A supply or quantity of bullets and shells
“The directional pad is used for zooming in on targets, and the trigger button can be used to fire a round of ammunition.”
A way or course taken in getting from a starting point to a destination
Gunfire directed along the length of a target
The act of keeping watch over an area by traveling around it
Plural for a circular or rounded piece of something
“Take a toasted slice of bread and cut it into a big round equal to the size of the eggplant slice.”
Plural for a session of activity or work, typically involving movement
“A postman hid hundreds of parcels at home because stone-throwing yobs were making his daily round a nightmare.”
Plural for a regularly recurring sequence of activities
“For well-to-do expatriates, life seems to be just an endless round of parties.”
Plural for each of a succession of stages, especially in a competition
“I didn't get past the second round, so my last song was never performed.”
To pass and go round (something)
“Another group of policemen round a corner to find a car alarm blaring and a window smashed, with the cause of the mayhem nowhere to be found.”
To turn or bend away from a straight line or course
“By 1963, this road would round slightly toward the river and lead to a bridge.”
To form or shape into a ball
“Dogs don't care if you round your socks up and leave them under the couch.”
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