runaround

Short definition from Wiktionary

Noun

1. 1
   An evasive explanation in the form of multiple excuses.
2. 2
   A detour or route that bypasses an obstacle.
3. 3
   A section of type that is narrower than that of the column it is part of; typically next to an illustration.
4. 4
   A whitlow running around the fingernail but not affecting the bone.