Roundabout vs. Gyratory
Roundabout and Gyratory Definitions
Roundabout
Indirect; circuitous
Took a roundabout route because the bridge was closed.
Gyratory
Having a circular or spiral motion.
Roundabout
Characterized by indirectness, evasiveness, or vagueness
A roundabout claim that avoided the issues being discussed.
Gyratory
Moving in a circle, or spirally; revolving; whirling around.
Roundabout
A short, close-fitting jacket.
Gyratory
(UK) A large traffic roundabout with non-standard lane markings or priorities, or with buildings on the central island.
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Roundabout
A merry-go-round.
Gyratory
Moving in a circle, or spirally; revolving; whirling around.
Roundabout
A traffic circle.
Roundabout
Indirect, circuitous, or circumlocutionary.
Roundabout
Encircling; enveloping; comprehensive.
Roundabout
A road junction at which traffic streams circularly around a central island.
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Roundabout
A horizontal wheel which rotates around a central axis when pushed and on which children ride, often found in parks as a children's play apparatus.
Roundabout
A fairground carousel.
Roundabout
A detour.
Roundabout
A short, close-fitting coat or jacket worn by men or boys, especially in the 19th century.
Roundabout
(archaic) A round dance.
Roundabout
To play on a roundabout (carousel)
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Roundabout
To travel round roundabouts
Roundabout
To talk in a roundabout, indirect manner
Roundabout
Circuitous; going round; indirect; as, roundabout speech.
We have taken a terrible roundabout road.
Roundabout
Encircling; enveloping; comprehensive.
Roundabout
A large horizontal wheel or frame, commonly with wooden horses, etc., on which children ride; a merry-go-round; a carousel.
Roundabout
A dance performed in a circle.
Roundabout
A short, close jacket worn by boys, sailors, etc.
Roundabout
A state or scene of constant change, or of recurring labor and vicissitude.
Roundabout
A traffic circle.
Roundabout
A road junction at which traffic streams circularly around a central island;
The accident blocked all traffic at the rotary
Roundabout
Large mechanical apparatus with seats for children to ride on
Roundabout
Marked by obliqueness or indirection in speech or conduct;
The explanation was circuitous and puzzling
A roundabout paragraph
Hear in a roundabout way that her ex-husband was marrying her best friend
Roundabout
Deviating from a straight course;
A scenic but devious route
A long and circuitous journey by train and boat
A roundabout route avoided rush-hour traffic
