merry-go-round

/ˈmɛ.ɹi.ɡoʊ.ɹaʊnd/ · noun

Meaning

A carousel; a pleasure ride, typically found at fairs and amusement parks, consisting of a slowly revolving circular platform on which various seats are fixed, frequently shaped like horses or other animals.
A piece of playground equipment consisting of a circular platform that is made to revolve by pushing while users stand on it.
A meaningless cycle; a bustle of activity that gets nowhere
A freight train of hopper goods wagons which loads and unloads its cargo while moving.

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