Roll
/ɹəʊl/
Roll is a noun and verb with 4 senses listed below, each with examples where available, plus synonyms and a word game to make it stick.
Definition
noun
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The act or result of rolling, or state of being rolled.
“Look at the roll of the waves.”
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The rotation angle about the longitudinal axis.
“Calculate the roll of that aircraft.”
verb
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To cause to revolve by turning over and over; to move by turning on an axis; to impel forward by causing to turn over and over on a supporting surface.
“To roll a wheel, a ball, or a barrel.”
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To wrap (something) round on itself; to form into a spherical or cylindrical body by causing to turn over and over.
“To roll a sheet of paper; to roll clay or putty into a ball.”
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