[øm] (v) EN: go by an indirect road ; take a circuitous road ; take a tortuous road ; make a detour ; go by a roundabout way ; take a bypass ; doubleFR: contourner ; tourner autour ; prendre un chemin détourné ; doubler
n. 1. A large horizontal wheel or frame, commonly with wooden horses, etc., on which children ride; a merry-go-round; a carousel. [ British ] Smart. [ 1913 Webster +PJC ]
2. A dance performed in a circle. Goldsmith. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. A short, close jacket worn by boys, sailors, etc. [ 1913 Webster ]
4. A state or scene of constant change, or of recurring labor and vicissitude. Cowper. [ 1913 Webster ]