Definitions
There are 33 meanings of the word
Roll.
How to pronounce roll:
US
Roll - as a noun
Rotary motion of an object around its own axis
Example: "Wheels in axial rotation"
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A list of names
Example: "His name was struck off the rolls"
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A long heavy sea wave as it advances towards the shore
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Photographic film rolled up inside a container to protect it from light
A round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)
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A roll of currency notes (often taken as the resources of a person or business etc.)
Example: "He shot his roll on a bob-tailed nag"
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Small rounded bread either plain or sweet
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A deep prolonged sound (as of thunder or large bells)
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The sound of a drum (especially a snare drum) beaten rapidly and continuously
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A document that can be rolled up (as for storage)
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Anything rolled up in cylindrical form
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The act of throwing dice
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Walking with a swaying gait
A flight maneuver; aircraft rotates about its longitudinal axis without changing direction or losing altitude
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Roll - as a verb
Move by turning over or rotating
Example: "The child rolled down the hill"
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Move along on or as if on wheels or a wheeled vehicle
Example: "The president's convoy rolled past the crowds"
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Flatten or spread with a roller
Example: "Roll out the paper"
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Emit, produce, or utter with a deep prolonged reverberating sound
Example: "The thunder rolled"
Arrange or coil around
Example: "Roll your hair around your finger"
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Begin operating or running
Example: "The cameras were rolling"
Shape by rolling
Example: "Roll a cigarette"
Execute a roll, in tumbling
Example: "The gymnasts rolled and jumped"
Sell something to or obtain something from by energetic and especially underhanded activity
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Move in a wavy pattern or with a rising and falling motion
Example: "The curtains undulated"
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Move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
Example: "The gypsies roamed the woods"
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Move, rock, or sway from side to side
Example: "The ship rolled on the heavy seas"
Cause to move by turning over or in a circular manner of as if on an axis
Example: "She rolled the ball"
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Pronounce with a roll, of the phoneme /r/
Example: "She rolls her r's"
Take the shape of a roll or cylinder
Example: "The carpet rolled out"
Show certain properties when being rolled
Example: "The carpet rolls unevenly"
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Example Sentences
"He took a napkin and wiped his lips, then picked up the knife and began carving the roll into small pieces."
"She placed the sushi roll on her plate and dipped it into soy sauce."
"The bakery was known for its delicious cinnamon rolls."
"I bought a new roll of film for my camera."
"He struggled to push the heavy roll of carpet up the stairs."
Word Game Points
Is ROLL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, roll is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ROLL has a SCRABBLE points total of 4.
Is ROLL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, roll is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordROLL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 6.
Is ROLL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, roll is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordROLL has a WORDFEUD points total of 4.
