NOUN | act | roundup | the activity of gathering livestock together so that they can be counted or branded or sold |
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communication | roundup | a summary list | |
act | roundup | the systematic gathering up of suspects by the police |
Sounds | raw'ndah.p | |
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Rhymes | archbishop ... worship: 69 rhymes with ahp... |
Meaning | The activity of gathering livestock together so that they can be counted or branded or sold. | |
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Broader | ranching | Farming for the raising of livestock (particularly cattle) |
Verbs | round up | seek out and bring together |
Meaning | A summary list; as in e.g. "a news roundup". | |
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Broader | summary, sum-up | A brief statement that presents the main points in a concise form |
Spanish | lista de novedades, resumen |
Meaning | The systematic gathering up of suspects by the police. | |
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Example | "a mass roundup of suspects" | |
Broader | police work, police investigation | The investigation of criminal activities |
Verbs | round up | seek out and bring together |
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