in the round

prepositional phrase5

1. •
   Arranged in a circle.

   • The students sat in the round.
2. •
   Not attached to a background.

   • Noah's ark with animals in the round — 1971
3. •
   (figurative) In full detail; from all angles.
4. •
   Having a stage completely surrounded by an audience.
5. •
   Done with circular needles, so as to create tubes of fabric.

   • Loosely cast on 90 stitches. Place stitch marker and join to work in the round, being careful not to twist the cast-on stitches. — 2015