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