Roundabout word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "roundabout" word

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

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\Round"a*bout`\, a. 1. Circuitous; going round; indirect; as, roundabout speech. We have taken a terrible roundabout road. --Burke. 2. Encircling; enveloping; comprehensive. ``Large, sound, roundabout sense.'' --Locke.
\Round"a*bout`\, n. 1. A horizontal wheel or frame, commonly with wooden horses, etc., on which children ride; a merry-go-round. --Smart. 2. A dance performed in a circle. --Goldsmith. 3. A short, close jacket worn by boys, sailors, etc. 4. A state or scene of constant change, or of recurring labor and vicissitude. --Cowper.

Synonyms for roundabout

carousel, carrousel, circle, circuitous, devious, indirect, merry-go-round, rotary, traffic circle, whirligig

See also: junction | ride | road | route |

The fun area, different aproach to word »roundabout«

Let's analyse "roundabout" as pure text. This string has Ten letters in Three syllables and Five vowels. 50% of vowels is 11.4% more then average English word. Written in backwards: TUOBADNUOR. Average typing speed for these characters is 2590 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: .-. --- ..- -. -.. .- -... --- ..- -

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: roundabout: 6 + 3 + 1 + 6 + 3 = 19, reduced: 1 . and the final result is One.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: roundabout: 9 + 6 + 3 + 5 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 6 + 3 + 2 = 41, reduced: 5, and the final result is Five.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
A (1)	1	Magician	Creative, Inventive, Intuitive
B (1)	2	High Priestess	Compassionate, Caring, Knowing
D (1)	4	Emperor	Determined, Persistant, Idealist
N (1)	14	Temperance	Healer, Wise, Survivor, Crafty
O (2)	15	Devil	Optimist, Gamesman, Marketer, Hunter
R (1)	18	Moon	Patient, Determined, Strong
T (1)	20	Judgement	Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful
U (2)	21	World	Gifted, Generous, Bountiful

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