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Gyratory vs. Roundabout — What's the Difference?

Gyratory vs. Roundabout — What's the Difference?

Difference Between Gyratory and Roundabout

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Gyratory

Having a circular or spiral motion.

Roundabout

A roundabout is a type of round (about) intersection or junction in which road traffic is permitted to flow in one direction around a central island, and priority is typically given to traffic already in the junction.Engineers use the term modern roundabout to refer to junctions installed after 1960 that incorporate various design rules to increase safety. Both modern and non-modern roundabouts, however, may bear street names or be identified colloquially by local names such as circle, road circle, traffic circle, rotary, rotunda or island.

Gyratory

Moving in a circle, or spirally; revolving; whirling around.

Roundabout

A road junction at which traffic moves in one direction round a central island to reach one of the roads converging on it.
Turn right at the next roundabout

Gyratory

(UK) A large traffic roundabout with non-standard lane markings or priorities, or with buildings on the central island.
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Roundabout

A large revolving device in a playground, for children to ride on.

Gyratory

Moving in a circle, or spirally; revolving; whirling around.

Roundabout

Not following a short direct route; circuitous
We need to take a roundabout route to throw off any pursuit

Roundabout

Indirect; circuitous
Took a roundabout route because the bridge was closed.

Roundabout

Characterized by indirectness, evasiveness, or vagueness
A roundabout claim that avoided the issues being discussed.

Roundabout

A short, close-fitting jacket.

Roundabout

A merry-go-round.

Roundabout

A traffic circle.

Roundabout

Indirect, circuitous, or circumlocutionary.

Roundabout

Encircling; enveloping; comprehensive.

Roundabout

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

Roundabout

A horizontal wheel which rotates around a central axis when pushed and on which children ride, often found in parks as a children's play apparatus.

Roundabout

A fairground carousel.

Roundabout

A detour.

Roundabout

A short, close-fitting coat or jacket worn by men or boys, especially in the 19th century.

Roundabout

(archaic) A round dance.

Roundabout

To play on a roundabout (carousel)

Roundabout

To travel round roundabouts

Roundabout

To talk in a roundabout, indirect manner

Roundabout

Circuitous; going round; indirect; as, roundabout speech.
We have taken a terrible roundabout road.

Roundabout

Encircling; enveloping; comprehensive.

Roundabout

A large horizontal wheel or frame, commonly with wooden horses, etc., on which children ride; a merry-go-round; a carousel.

Roundabout

A dance performed in a circle.

Roundabout

A short, close jacket worn by boys, sailors, etc.

Roundabout

A state or scene of constant change, or of recurring labor and vicissitude.

Roundabout

A traffic circle.

Roundabout

A road junction at which traffic streams circularly around a central island;
The accident blocked all traffic at the rotary

Roundabout

Large mechanical apparatus with seats for children to ride on

Roundabout

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

Roundabout

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

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