Definition of rounding

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Rounding (n.) Modifying a speech sound by contraction of the lip opening; labializing; labialization. See Guide to Pronunciation, / 11..

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Partner :: Partner (n.) A framework of heavy timber surrounding an opening in a deck, to strengthen it for the support of a mast, pump, capstan, or the like..
Diapedesis :: Diapedesis (n.) The passage of the corpuscular elements of the blood from the blood vessels into the surrounding tissues, without rupture of the walls of the blood vessels..
Vitelline :: Vitelline (a.) Of or pertaining to the yolk of eggs; as, the vitelline membrane, a smooth, transparent membrane surrounding the vitellus..
Abstracted :: Abstracted (a.) Inattentive to surrounding objects; absent in mind.
Auriculars :: Auriculars (n. pl.) A circle of feathers surrounding the opening of the ear of birds.
Perigastric :: Perigastric (a.) Surrounding the stomach; -- applied to the body cavity of Bryozoa and various other Invertebrata.
Peristyle :: Peristyle (n.) A range of columns with their entablature, etc.; specifically, a complete system of columns, whether on all sides of a court, or surrounding a building, such as the cella of a temple. Used in the former sense, it gives name to the larger and inner court of a Roman dwelling, the peristyle. See Colonnade..
Velum :: Velum (n.) A thin membrane surrounding the sporocarps of quillworts Isoetes).
Bordure :: Bordure (n.) A border one fifth the width of the shield, surrounding the field. It is usually plain, but may be charged..
Circumfluous :: Circumfluous (a.) Flowing round; surrounding in the manner of a fluid.
Water Bath :: Water bath () A device for regulating the temperature of anything subjected to heat, by surrounding the vessel containing it with another vessel containing water which can be kept at a desired temperature; also, a vessel designed for this purpose..
Raised :: Raised (a.) Lifted up; showing above the surroundings; as, raised or embossed metal work..
Hoarding :: Hoarding (n.) A fence, barrier, or cover, inclosing, surrounding, or concealing something..
Flucan :: Flucan (n.) Soft clayey matter in the vein, or surrounding it..
Flower :: Flower (n.) That part of a plant destined to produce seed, and hence including one or both of the sexual organs; an organ or combination of the organs of reproduction, whether inclosed by a circle of foliar parts or not. A complete flower consists of two essential parts, the stamens and the pistil, and two floral envelopes, the corolla and callyx. In mosses the flowers consist of a few special leaves surrounding or subtending organs called archegonia. See Blossom, and Corolla..
Outer :: Outer (n.) The part of a target which is beyond the circles surrounding the bull's-eye.
Embed :: Embed (v. t.) To lay as in a bed; to lay in surrounding matter; to bed; as, to embed a thing in clay, mortar, or sand..
Creaser :: Creaser (n.) A tool for making creases or beads, as in sheet iron, or for rounding small tubes..
Investment :: Investment (n.) The act of surrounding, blocking up, or besieging by an armed force, or the state of being so surrounded..
Peribolos :: Peribolos (n.) In ancient architecture, an inclosed court, esp., one surrounding a temple..
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