roundabout
(ro̵un′də bo̵ut′)
adjective
- not straight or straightforward; indirect; circuitous: roundabout answers
- encircling; enclosing; surrounding
noun
- something that is indirect or circuitous
- ☆ a short, tight jacket or coat formerly worn by men and boys
- Brit.
- traffic circle
- merry-go-round
See roundabout in American Heritage Dictionary 4
adjective Indirect; circuitous: “This conclusion was reached in a roundabout but nevertheless perfectly reliable way” (George Gamow).
noun- A short, close-fitting jacket.
- Chiefly British A merry-go-round.
- Chiefly British A traffic circle.
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