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    carousel , 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.
      WordNet 1.5
    2. same as merry-go-round.
      Syn. -- merry-go-round, roundabout, whirligig.
      WordNet 1.5
    
      
    
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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.
    1913 Webster

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