Word Meaning

rounding definition and meaning

p. pr. & vb. n. of Round
a. Round or nearly round; becoming round; roundish.
n. Small rope, or strands of rope, or spun yarn, wound round a rope to keep it from chafing; -- called also service.
n. Modifying a speech sound by contraction of the lip opening; labializing; labialization. See Guide to Pronunciation, / 11.