detour

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Synonyms: devour, detur, retour, dtour

Antonyms: devour, detur, retour, dtour

Related words from Datamuse; suggestions, not definitions.

Noun

1. A [[diversion]] or [[deviation]] from one's [[original]] [[route]].
2. A temporary alternative route available to motorists away from the usual route due to a closure for repairs, dealing with an accident, or some event rendering the usual route unusable.

Verb

1. {{lb|en|intransitive}} To make a [[#Noun|detour]].
2. {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[direct]] or [[send]] on a [[#Noun|detour]].

Proper noun

1. {{place|en|unincorporated community|co/Maryland|s/Carroll County|c/USA}}.

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