Roll

/ɹˈə‍ʊl/

/ˈɹoʊɫ/

Definition & Meaning of "roll"

to roll

VERB

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

1.1

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

Example

With a push from the skater's foot, the skateboard rolled down the slope.

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.

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

2.1

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

Example

The gymnast showcased her agility by effortlessly rolling across the mat.

The acrobat delighted the audience by rolling off the trampoline and executing a somersault.

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

Example

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.

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

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

(of machinery or vehicles) to start operating

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

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

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

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

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

Roll

NOUN

something that is wrapped around a tube or shaped into one

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

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.

a list of names

rotary motion of an object around its own axis