Definition of roll - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
foodUK small loaf of bread for one personUK
- I had a roll with my soup.
2.
tube shapecylindrical object or shape
- A roll of carpet leaned against the wall.
3.
recordsDated official list or register of namesDated
- The teacher called out the roll in class.
4.
paint toolUS cylindrical tool used for rolling in painting or bakingUS
- Use a roll for the large wall areas.
5.
sounddeep prolonged reverberating sound
- The roll of thunder was heard in the distance.
6.
- He's on a roll with his recent successes.
7.
sportTECH. forward or backward roll in gymnasticsTECH.
- She performed a perfect roll on the mat.
8.
aviationTECH. flight maneuver where aircraft rotates about its axisTECH.
- The pilot executed a roll during the airshow.
Verb
1.
wheeled movementintr. move on wheels or rollersintr.
- The car rolled slowly down the street.
2.
move in rotationintr. move by turning over and over on an axisintr.
- The ball rolled down the hill.
3.
shapingtr. wrap into a cylindrical shapetr.
- She rolled the dough into a ball.
4.
turning motiontr. cause something to move in a particular direction by rollingtr.
- She rolled the barrel downhill.
5.
gamingtr. throw dice in a gametr.
- He rolled a six and won the game.
6.
wavy movementintr. move in a wavy patternintr.
- The waves rolled onto the shore.
7.
- We need to roll by 8 AM.
8.
sound productiontr. produce a deep, prolonged soundtr.
- Thunder rolled across the skies.
9.
filmingtr. film with a cameratr.
- The director yelled 'Action!' and the cameras rolled.
Images of roll
small loaf of bread for one person
Expressions with roll
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make a rolling motion or turn
The dog learned to roll over.
make something into a cylinder by wrapping it around itself
She began to roll up the poster to put it away.
move around on the ground playfully
The puppies roll about in the grass.
move on the ground while rotating body
The dog loves to roll around in the grass.
to move by turning over and over on a surface
The ball started to roll off the table.
continue to move forward
The car rolled on despite the flat tire.
move the tongue into a curved or tube shape
She can roll her tongue easily.
extend or spread out from a rolled-up state
She helped her grandmother roll out the dough on the table.
fold sleeves to keep them out of the way
He rolled his sleeves up before washing the dishes.
throw dice in a game
It's your turn to roll the dice and move your piece.
continue without stopping
The meeting will roll through lunch.
people will be fired for big mistakes
After the product recall, heads will roll at the factory.
have fun or enjoy life fully without stopping
Let's let the good times roll at the party tonight!
prepared to start or begin something
The team is ready to roll for the big game.
return something to a previous state
The company decided to roll back the software update.
lower a car window using a control
She decided to roll down the window for fresh air.
arrive in large numbers or in a steady flow
Donations roll in after the disaster.
have so much money you live in great comfort
They roll in wealth and travel the world in style.
be easy to say or pronounce
Her name just rolls off the tongue.
move eyes upward to show annoyance, disapproval, impatience, or frustration
Teenagers often roll their eyes when parents repeat the same advice.
extend utmost hospitality, treat as honored guest, welcome extravagantly
They rolled out the red carpet for the visiting dignitaries.
prepare to work hard or tackle a task
It's time to roll up your sleeves and start cleaning the house.
adapt or accept changes or challenges without resistance
Sometimes you just have to roll with the changes.
laugh very hard and uncontrollably
The comedian had everyone rolling in the aisles.
Origin of roll
Old French, rolle (scroll)
Terms with roll included in their meaning
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medical
small paper-wrapped roll of tobacco for smoking
games
roll dice in a game to determine an outcome
hygiene
thin absorbent paper on a roll for personal hygiene
food
sausage in a bread roll with condiments
sports
game where players roll a ball to knock down pins
games
roll dice
game-related
related to the sport where players roll balls at pins
paper roll
cigarette stick made from tobacco
material
thin flat material in a roll for various uses
baking
ring-shaped bread roll boiled before baking
cooking
soft round bread roll for hamburgers
pastry
sweet baked roll flavored with cinnamon
food
soft bread roll for holding a hot dog
wipe roll
disposable paper sheet for cleaning spills
music
genre of popular music originating from 1950s rock and roll
course game
soft roll stroke to send ball toward cup on green
dirty play
roll around or lie in mud or water
animal habitat
muddy or watery spot where animals roll or rest
food
type of sweet, light bread or roll
substance use
roll a cannabis cigarette using paper
roll on wheels
roll something on wheels
drugs
roll up a marijuana cigarette
sewing
large roll of fabric or material
pastry
roll of baked dough in a twisted shape
Examples of roll in a sentence
The bakery sells a variety of rolls every morning. She grabbed a roll of paper towels. A roll of fabric sat on the shelf. The roll of voters was updated. He checked the roll for his name. Apply the primer evenly with a roll.
Wash the roll before the paint dries. The roll of the drums echoed through the hall. A roll of laughter erupted from the audience. Her business is on a roll this quarter. The team is on a roll after three wins. He finished the routine with a backward roll. The coach demonstrated a safe roll. The aircraft performed a roll to evade the attack. During training, cadets practiced the roll maneuver extensively. The skateboard rolled smoothly over the pavement. The suitcase rolled easily across the airport floor. The tire rolled away after the car hit a bump. The marble rolled across the floor, making a soft sound. Roll the pastry into a long tube. He rolled the clay between his palms. Please roll the barrel into the shed. She rolled the ball across the floor. She rolled the dice hoping for a lucky number. They rolled a pair of threes and moved ahead. Dark clouds rolled across the valley. The fog rolled slowly over the hills. Let's roll before the traffic gets worse. We should roll soon to avoid the rush hour. The lion's roar rolled through the jungle. Laughter rolled from the audience. The news crew rolled the cameras as the event began. As the interview started, the camera operator rolled the film.
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- French:petit pain, rouler, ...
- German:Brötchen, rollen, ...
- Italian:panino, rotolare, ...
- Spanish:panecillo, rodar, ...
- Portuguese:pãozinho, rolar, ...
- Chinese:小面包, 滚动, ...
- Japanese:ロールパン, 転がる, ...
- Arabic:خُبْز صَغِير, تَدَحْرَجَ, ...
- Hebrew:לַחְמַנִּיָּה, לְהִתְגַּלְגֵּל, ...
- Russian:булочка, катиться, ...
- Ukrainian:булочка, рухатися, ...
- Hindi:बन, चलना, ...
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