roundnose \ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\adjective orroundnosed\ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷\ Etymology:round (II) + nose or nosed : having a round or rounded nose : rounded on corners or edges; specifically: having a cutting edge rounded to increase tool life < a roundnose turning tool > or to make a curving or gouging cut < a roundnose chisel > : having the working end rounded < roundnose pliers >