26984 words

rounder

4 definitions • 8 examples
1
a person who plays in a particular round (= part) of a competition:

Examples:

There's no doubt he's not an easy first rounder to play.
Both players appear likely third rounders at this stage.
2
in some professional sports, a young player who is chosen to play for a particular team using a system called the draft:

Examples:

He put on a great performance: not bad for a seventh rounder out of Utah.
It's mainly his young age that made him a first rounder.
3
a game in a particular round (= part) of a competition:

Examples:

He faces a tough first rounder against the Slovakian player.
He is due to play his second rounder today once the rain clears.
4
a competition with the stated number of rounds (= parts):

Examples:

This competition always comprises several different sections with at the top an elite four player double rounder.
The first fight of the night is a four rounder.

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