roundabout

a circular road junction where traffic flows in one direction around a central island, used to regulate the flow of vehicles and reduce congestion at busy intersections

peaje, rotonda

• a roundabout

Collocations roundabout junction · traffic roundabout

• The traffic was heavy, but the roundabout helped to keep things moving.

  El tráfico era pesado, pero la rotonda ayudó a mantener el flujo de vehículos.

a small circular device that is used to wind up or unwind string, thread, or wire; also called bobbin

bobinilla, carrete

• roundabout

Collocations spool roundabout · thread roundabout

• She used a small roundabout to wind the thread.

  Ella usó un pequeño carrete para enrollar el hilo.