Roundabout vs. Gyratory: What's the Difference?

Indirect; circuitous

Having a circular or spiral motion.

Characterized by indirectness, evasiveness, or vagueness

Moving in a circle, or spirally; revolving; whirling around.

A short, close-fitting jacket.

(UK) A large traffic roundabout with non-standard lane markings or priorities, or with buildings on the central island.

A merry-go-round.

Moving in a circle, or spirally; revolving; whirling around.

A traffic circle.

Indirect, circuitous, or circumlocutionary.

Encircling; enveloping; comprehensive.

A road junction at which traffic streams circularly around a central island.

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.

A fairground carousel.

A detour.

A short, close-fitting coat or jacket worn by men or boys, especially in the 19th century.

(archaic) A round dance.

To play on a roundabout (carousel)

To travel round roundabouts

To talk in a roundabout, indirect manner

Circuitous; going round; indirect; as, roundabout speech.

Encircling; enveloping; comprehensive.

A large horizontal wheel or frame, commonly with wooden horses, etc., on which children ride; a merry-go-round; a carousel.

A dance performed in a circle.

A short, close jacket worn by boys, sailors, etc.

A state or scene of constant change, or of recurring labor and vicissitude.

A traffic circle.

A road junction at which traffic streams circularly around a central island;

Large mechanical apparatus with seats for children to ride on

Marked by obliqueness or indirection in speech or conduct;

Deviating from a straight course;