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roundabout

/ˈɹaʊndəˌbaʊt/ · 10 letters · 8 distinct letters

  1. adjective

    marked by obliqueness or indirection in speech or conduct

    the explanation was circuitous and puzzling

  2. adjective

    deviating from a straight course

    a scenic but devious route

  3. noun

    a road junction at which traffic streams circularly around a central island

    the accident blocked all traffic at the rotary

  4. noun

    a large, rotating machine with seats for children to ride or amusement

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