Roundabout vs. Gyratory
Difference Between Roundabout and Gyratory
Roundaboutadjective
Indirect, circuitous, or circumlocutionary.
Gyratoryadjective
Moving in a circle, or spirally; revolving; whirling around.
Roundaboutadjective
Encircling; enveloping; comprehensive.
Gyratorynoun
(UK) A large traffic roundabout with non-standard lane markings or priorities, or with buildings on the central island.
Roundaboutnoun
A road junction at which traffic streams circularly around a central island.
Roundaboutnoun
A children's play apparatus, often found in parks, which rotates around a central axis when pushed.
Roundaboutnoun
A fairground carousel.
Roundaboutnoun
A detour.
Roundaboutnoun
A short, close-fitting coat or jacket worn by men or boys, especially in the 19th century.
Roundaboutnoun
a road junction at which traffic streams circularly around a central island;
the accident blocked all traffic at the rotaryRoundaboutnoun
large mechanical apparatus with seats for children to ride on
Roundaboutadjective
marked by obliqueness or indirection in speech or conduct;
the explanation was circuitous and puzzlinga roundabout paragraphhear in a roundabout way that her ex-husband was marrying her best friendRoundaboutadjective
deviating from a straight course;
a scenic but devious routea long and circuitous journey by train and boata roundabout route avoided rush-hour traffic
