Roundabout (disambiguation)
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A roundabout
is a type of road junction at which traffic enters a stream around a central island after first giving way to the circulating traffic.
Roundabout may also refer to:
Roundabout
A roundabout is the name for a road junction in which traffic moves in one direction around a central island. The word dates from the early 20th century. Roundabouts are common in many countries around the world...
is a type of road junction at which traffic enters a stream around a central island after first giving way to the circulating traffic.
Roundabout may also refer to:
- CarouselCarouselA carousel , or merry-go-round, is an amusement ride consisting of a rotating circular platform with seats for riders...
, a fairground ride also known as a roundabout - Roundabout (play)Roundabout (play)A playground roundabout is a flat disk about 3 metres in diameter that can be made to spin by pushing on its handles. The children who spin it can jump on, and experience a dizzying ride...
, a children's ride similar to a carousel - "Roundabout" (song)Roundabout (song)"Roundabout" is the opening track for the 1971 album Fragile by British progressive rock band Yes. The song was written by singer Jon Anderson and bassist Chris Squire. In January 1972, an edited version of the song was released as a single with "Long Distance Runaround" on the B-side. "Roundabout"...
, a song by the band YesYes (band)Yes are an English rock band who achieved worldwide success with their progressive, art, and symphonic style of rock music. Regarded as one of the pioneers of the progressive genre, Yes are known for their lengthy songs, mystical lyrics, elaborate album art, and live stage sets... - Roundabout (1950 film), English title of the French film La Ronde (1950 film)La Ronde (1950 film)La Ronde is a 1950 film directed by Max Ophüls and based on Arthur Schnitzler's 1897 play of the same name. The title means "the round-dance".The film was nominated for two Academy Awards; for Best Writing and Best Art Direction...
- Roundabout (1989 film), English title of the French film Un tour de manègeUn tour de manègeUn Tour de Manège , Once Around the Park ) is a 1989 French film starring Juliette Binoche, François Cluzet and Denis Lavant. It is the first and to date only film directed by the acclaimed French theatre director Pierre Pradinas...
- Roundabout (album)Roundabout (album)Roundabout is the title of an acoustic instrumental album by guitarist Phil Keaggy, released in July 2006. The songs were compiled from sound check loops of guitar improvisations recorded before his concerts.-Track listing:# "Skippin' Stones"...
, a 2006 album by Phil Keaggy - Roundabout, Newfoundland and LabradorRoundabout, Newfoundland and LabradorRoundabout was a small settlement located west of St. Lawrence near Lawn.-See also:* List of communities in Newfoundland and Labrador...
, a defunct settlement in Canada - A type of bet offered by UK bookmakers
- Roundabout interchangeRoundabout interchangeA roundabout interchange is a type of interchange between a controlled access highway such as a motorway or freeway, and a minor road, in which the slip roads to and from the motorway carriageways converge at a single roundabout, which is grade-separated from the motorway lanes with bridges...
, an interchange between a freeway and a minor road - Roundabout Theatre CompanyRoundabout Theatre CompanyThe Roundabout Theatre Company is a leading non-profit theatre company based in New York City.-History:The company was founded in 1965 by Gene Feist and Elizabeth Owens and now operates five theatres, all in Manhattan: the American Airlines Theatre ; Studio 54 ; the Stephen Sondheim Theatre The...
, a non-profit theater company based in New York City - Round About, a roller coaster at Freestyle Music Park in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina