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[ adjective ] marked by obliqueness or indirection in speech or conduct
Synonyms Examples "the explanation was circuitous and puzzling" "a roundabout paragraph" "hear in a roundabout way that her ex-husband was marrying her best friend" Related terms |
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[ adjective ] deviating from a straight course
Synonyms Examples "a scenic but devious route" "a long and circuitous journey by train and boat" "a roundabout route avoided rush-hour traffic" Related terms |
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[ noun ] a road junction at which traffic streams circularly around a central island
Synonyms Examples "the accident blocked all traffic at the rotary" Related terms |
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[ noun ] large mechanical apparatus with seats for children to ride on
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