3. (in a fairground.) a large mechanical amusement machine, which turns round and plays music, usually with horses to sit on which move up and down. Also called merry-go-round (NOTE: The US term is carousel.) ■ adj not direct O The taxi took a very roundabout route to get to Trafalgar Square. Synonym indirect
3. (in a fairground.) a large mechanical amusement machine, which turns round and plays music, usually with horses to sit on which move up and down. Also called merry-go-round (NOTE: The US term is carousel.) ■ adj not direct O The taxi took a very roundabout route to get to Trafalgar Square. Synonym indirect