GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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   carousel (kărṓsĕl), n.
   1. a continuous belt oriented horizontally or near-horizontally around a central structure, driven in a circular motion by some mechanism, which carries luggage delivered from the luggage hold of an airplane to air travelers; -- used at airports.
   
   Syn. -- luggage carousel.
   
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   2. same as merry-go-round.
   
   Syn. -- merry-go-round, roundabout, whirligig.
   
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   Merry-go-round (?), n. Any revolving contrivance for affording amusement; esp., a group of seats in the shape of hobbyhorses or other fanciful animals, arranged in a circle on a platform that is rotated by a mechanical drive, often to the accompaniment of music; the seats often move up and down in synchrony with the rotation; -- called also carousel.  It is employed primarily for the amusement of children, and is typically found at an amusement park.
   
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