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- Dictionaryroll/rəʊl/
verb
- 1. move in a particular direction by turning over and over on an axis: "the car rolled down into a ditch" Similar
- 2. (of a vehicle) move or run on wheels: "the van was rolling along the lane" Similar
noun
- 1. a cylinder formed by winding flexible material round a tube or by turning it over and over on itself without folding: "a roll of carpet" Similar
- 2. a movement in which someone or something turns or is turned over on itself: "a roll of the dice" Similar
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ROLL definition: 1. to (cause something to) move somewhere by turning over and over or from side to side: 2. to…. Learn more.
a. : a quantity (as of fabric or paper) rolled up to form a single package. b. : a hairstyle in which some or all of the hair is rolled or curled up or under. c. : any of various food preparations rolled up for cooking or serving. cabbage rolls. a sushi roll. especially : a small piece of baked yeast dough.
Roll definition: to move along a surface by revolving or turning over and over, as a ball or a wheel.. See examples of ROLL used in a sentence.
[intransitive, transitive] to turn over and over and move in a particular direction; to make a round object do this. + adv./prep. The ball rolled down the hill. Tears rolled down her cheeks. We watched the waves rolling onto the beach. The marble rolled behind the sofa. roll something + adv./prep. Delivery men were rolling barrels across the yard.
A roll is a small piece of bread that is round or long and is made to be eaten by one person. Rolls can be eaten plain, with butter, or with a filling.
Definitions of roll. verb. move by turning over or rotating. “The child rolled down the hill” synonyms: turn over. revolve, trundle. cause to move by turning over or in a circular manner of as if on an axis. see more. verb. move along on or as if on wheels or a wheeled vehicle. “The President's convoy rolled past the crowds”
1. To move forward along a surface by revolving on an axis or by repeatedly turning over. 2. To travel or be moved on wheels or rollers: rolled down the sidewalk on their scooters. 3. To travel around; wander: roll from town to town. 4. a. To travel or be carried in a vehicle. b. To be carried on a stream: The logs rolled down the cascading river.
to move somewhere smoothly: Tears rolled down her face. His car started rolling down the drive. B2 [ T ] to turn something around itself to make the shape of a ball or tube: to roll a cigarette. roll your eyes. to move your eyes so that they are looking up, usually to show surprise or disapproval. See also. set/start the ball rolling. Idioms.
The noun is from Middle English rolle, from Old French rolle, from Medieval Latin rotulus (“a roll, list, catalogue, schedule, record, a paper or parchment rolled up" ). From Wiktionary
Definition of roll noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more. Toggle navigation
