Roundabout vs. Gyratory

Roundabout vs. Gyratory — Is There a Difference?
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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.

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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 rotary

Roundaboutnoun

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 friend
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Roundaboutadjective

deviating from a straight course;

a scenic but devious routea long and circuitous journey by train and boata roundabout route avoided rush-hour traffic