roundabout Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun a road junction at which traffic streams circularly around a central island
traffic circle; circle; rotary.
- the accident blocked all traffic at the rotary
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noun a large, rotating machine with seats for children to ride or amusement
whirligig; carrousel; carousel; merry-go-round.
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adjective satellite marked by obliqueness or indirection in speech or conduct
circuitous.
- the explanation was circuitous and puzzling
- a roundabout paragraph
- hear in a roundabout way that her ex-husband was marrying her best friend
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adjective satellite deviating from a straight course
devious; circuitous.
- a scenic but devious route
- a long and circuitous journey by train and boat
- a roundabout route avoided rush-hour traffic
WordNet
Round"a*bout` adjective
Definitions
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Circuitous; going round; indirect; as, .roundabout speechWe have taken a terrible roundabout road. Burke.
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Encircling; enveloping; comprehensive. "Large, sound, roundabout sense." Locke.
Round"a*bout` noun
Definitions
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A horizontal wheel or frame, commonly with wooden horses, etc., on which children ride; a merry-go-round. Smart. -
A dance performed in a circle. Goldsmith. -
A short, close jacket worn by boys, sailors, etc. -
A state or scene of constant change, or of recurring labor and vicissitude. Cowper.