roundabout

Noun
  1. A road junction at which traffic streams circularly around a central island (synset 104473168)
    "the accident blocked all traffic at the rotary"
    is a type of: junction - the place where two or more things come together
    is a part of: road, route - an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
    same as: circle, rotary, traffic circle
  2. A large, rotating machine with seats for children to ride or amusement (synset 102969645)
    is a type of: ride - a mechanical device that you ride for amusement or excitement
    same as: carousel, carrousel, merry-go-round, whirligig
Adjective
  1. Marked by obliqueness or indirection in speech or conduct (synset 300770909)
    "the explanation was circuitous and puzzling"; "a roundabout paragraph"; "hear in a roundabout way that her ex-husband was marrying her best friend"
    similar to: indirect - extended senses; not direct in manner or language or behavior or action
    same as: circuitous
  2. Deviating from a straight course (synset 300766556)
    "a scenic but devious route"; "a long and circuitous journey by train and boat"; "a roundabout route avoided rush-hour traffic"
    similar to: indirect - not direct in spatial dimension; not leading by a straight line or course to a destination
    same as: circuitous, devious

Other Searches