Roll
volume
British pronunciation/ɹˈə‍ʊl/
American pronunciation/ˈɹoʊɫ/

Definition & Meaning of "roll"

to roll
01

to move in a direction by turning over and over or from one side to another repeatedly

to roll definition and meaning
1.1

to travel or move forward by the rotation of wheels, typically referring to the motion of vehicles

example
Example
examples
Pedaling steadily, the bicycle rolled along the designated bike path.
Gliding effortlessly, the rollerblader rolled smoothly along the boardwalk.
Loaded with cargo, the truck rolled through the industrial zone.
With the engine humming softly, the car rolled quietly down the street.
02

to make something move by turning it over and over or from side to side repeatedly

to roll definition and meaning
2.1

to seamlessly transition the body through a circular motion, as in executing a somersault

example
Example
examples
The gymnast showcased her agility by effortlessly rolling across the mat.
The young cheerleader confidently rolled and tumbled during the halftime performance.
The martial artist showed how to roll and recover from a somersault.
2.2

to encircle or cover an object by winding or placing a wrapping material around it

to roll definition and meaning
example
Example
examples
The baker skillfully rolled the dough to create a delicious spiral-shaped pastry.
He rolled the tobacco leaves, creating a finely crafted cigar.
The pastry chef demonstrated how to roll the puff pastry around the sweet fruit compote.
In the kitchen, the chef demonstrated how to roll the sushi mat around the ingredients.
03

to press, spread, or level a mass using a cylindrical tool designed for smoothing or compacting

04

to produce a resonant and full reverberating sound, often characterized by a continuous and deep tone

05

(of machinery or vehicles) to start operating

06

to turn something flexible, such as dough, paper, or fabric, over and over on itself to form a cylinder or ball

07

(phonetics) to pronounce the /r/ sound with an alveolar trill

08

to roam or wander freely and aimlessly, often with a sense of spontaneity and leisure

09

to move in a sinuous or undulating manner, exhibiting a pattern of rising and falling motions

10

to move or sway from side to side in a continuous and rocking motion

Roll
01

something that is wrapped around a tube or shaped into one

roll definition and meaning
02

a loaf of bread that is small and made for one person

roll definition and meaning

What is "roll"?

A bread roll, also known as a dinner roll, is a small, round-shaped bread that is commonly served as a side dish or used to make sandwiches. The dough for bread rolls is typically made from flour, water, yeast, salt, and sometimes sugar or milk. After the dough is mixed and allowed to rise, it is portioned into small balls and baked until golden brown. Bread rolls can be baked with various toppings such as sesame seeds, poppy seeds, or garlic butter, and can be made with different types of flour for different textures and flavors. They are often served warm and can be enjoyed plain or with butter or jam. Bread rolls are a popular addition to holiday meals, buffets, and other large gatherings, and are a versatile bread that can be enjoyed in many different ways.

03

a list of names

04

rotary motion of an object around its own axis

05

photographic film rolled up inside a container to protect it from light

06

a long heavy sea wave as it advances towards the shore

07

a flight maneuver; aircraft rotates about its longitudinal axis without changing direction or losing altitude

08

a single turn in bowling where the player throws the ball down the lane

09

a single instance of betting, such as a roll of the dice in craps or a spin of the roulette wheel

10

walking with a swaying gait

11

a document that can be rolled up (as for storage)

12

a deep prolonged sound (as of thunder or large bells)

13

the sound of a drum (especially a snare drum) beaten rapidly and continuously

14

a roll of currency notes (often taken as the resources of a person or business etc.)

15

a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)

example
Example
examples
The tumbleweed continued to roll across the desert landscape.
As the waves receded, the seashells began to roll along the sandy beach.
As the child released the toy car, it started to roll across the floor.
When the car's brakes failed, it began to roll slowly down the driveway.
When the cannon fired, the thunderous boom rolled across the battlefield.
download-mobile-app
Download Our Mobile App
Langeek Mobile Application
Download the application
LanGeek
Download LanGeek app
langeek application

Download Mobile App

stars

app store