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Definition of rolled - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
securedwrapped and held in place
- The rolled carpet was stored in the corner.
2.
leaveshaving edges curled inward
- The rose petals were beautifully rolled.
3.
shapepressed into a cylindrical shape
- She served rolled oats for breakfast..
Expressions with rolled
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move eyes upward or sideways to show annoyance or disbelief
Her eyes rolled when she heard the excuse.
oats that have been steamed and flattened
She sprinkled rolled oats into the cookie dough..
credits appeared on screen at the end of a film
As the credits rolled, the audience began to clap.
ice cream made on a cold surface and rolled into spirals
I ordered rolled ice cream with strawberries and chocolate.
something appearing valuable but not entirely so
His promises were just rolled gold.
having the head moved in a circular or rolling motion
She walked with her head rolled to one side.
made by rolling or shaping with hands, not machines
These are hand-rolled cigars.
documents or papers rolled into a tube
He carried the rolled paperwork under his arm.
steel shaped at high temperature for strong structures and general manufacturing
The beams were made from hot rolled steel for extra strength.
rolled at ambient heat to increase hardness and create a cleaner surface
Cold-rolled steel is tougher and has a more even surface.
Origin of rolled
Old English, rolan (to roll)
Terms with rolled included in their meaning
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spice
thin piece of cinnamon bark rolled into a tube
breakfast dish
thin pancake often rolled or folded
rolled shape
coil into a spiral shape
cuisine
type of sushi rolled by hand
food
dessert with jam rolled inside
cereal
breakfast cereal made from rolled oats
movement
extend or spread out from a rolled-up state
nautical fashion
hat with flat round crown and rolled brim
physical objects
straighten something rolled or curled
general process
the act of making something straight from a rolled state
resemblance
object that looks like a rolled brown spice bark piece
food
bread rolled with cheese filling and toasted
smoking item
rolled tobacco leaves for smoking
food
meal made from rolled or ground oats
food
a Japanese dish of rice and fillings rolled in seaweed
food
ground meat rolled into a small ball
drug use
rolled marijuana cigarette
substance
cigarette rolled with marijuana
outdoor
portable bedding rolled for easy carrying
camping
rolled-up sleeping bag for outdoor use
beverage
Chinese green tea with leaves rolled into pellets
food
British dessert of rolled dough with sweet filling
action
spread out from a rolled or folded state
movement
spreading out from a rolled state
Examples of rolled in a sentence
She admired the rolled scrolls on the shelf. The rolled leaves indicated a healthy plant. She admired the rolled edges of the fern. He enjoyed a snack of rolled tortillas. The bakery sells rolled pastries every morning.
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- French:enroulé, ...
- German:gerollt, ...
- Italian:arrotolato, ...
- Spanish:enrollado, curvado, ...
- Portuguese:enrolado, ...
- Chinese:卷起的, 卷曲的, ...
- Japanese:巻かれた, カールした, ...
- Arabic:مَلْفوف, مُلْتَفَّة, ...
- Hebrew:מְגוּלְגָּל, גָּלוּל, ...
- Russian:свернутый, закрученный, ...
- Ukrainian:згорнутий, ...
- Hindi:लपेटा हुआ, घुमाई हुई, ...
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.
sportforward or backward roll in gymnastics
- She performed a perfect roll on the mat.
6.
sounddeep prolonged reverberating sound
- The roll of thunder was heard in the distance.
7.
- He's on a roll with his recent successes.
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.
shapingwrap into a cylindrical shape
- 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./intr. throw dice in a gametr./intr.
- He rolled a six and won the game.
6.
wavy movementmove in a wavy pattern
- The waves rolled onto the shore.
7.
- We need to roll by 8 AM.
8.
sound productionintr. produce a deep, prolonged soundintr.
- Thunder rolled across the skies..
9.
filmingtr./intr. TECH. film with a cameratr./intr. TECH.
- The director yelled 'Action!' and the cameras rolled.
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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.
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.
lower something flexible by unrolling it
She decided to roll down the car window..
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.
make something into a cylinder by wrapping it around itself
She began to roll up the poster to put it away..
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.
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)
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. He finished the routine with a backward roll. The coach demonstrated a safe roll. 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. 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.
View all translations of roll
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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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