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.
ROUNDABOUT
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.
ROUNDABOUTNESS
Round"a*bout`ness, n.
Defn: The quality of being roundabout; circuitousness.
ROUND-ARM
Round"-arm`, a. (Cricket)