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单词 roll
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roll

1 of 3

noun (1)

ˈrōl How to pronounce roll (audio)
plural rolls
1
a(1)
: a written document that may be rolled up : scroll
specifically : a document containing an official or formal record
the rolls of parliament
(2)
: a manuscript book
b
: a list of names or related items : catalog
c
: an official list
the voter rolls
: such as
(1)
: muster roll
(2)
: a list of members of a school or class or of members of a legislative body
2
: something that is rolled up into a cylinder or ball or rounded as if rolled
rolls of fat
: such as
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
d
: a cylindrical twist of tobacco
e
: a roll of paper on which music for a player piano is recorded in perforations which actuate the keys
f
: a flexible case (as of leather) in which articles may be rolled and fastened by straps or clasps
jewelry roll
g(1)
: paper money folded or rolled into a wad
(2)
slang : bankroll
3
: something that performs a rolling action or movement : roller
4
: a wheel for making decorative lines on book covers
also : a design impressed by such a tool

roll

2 of 3

verb

rolled; rolling; rolls

transitive verb

1
a
: to impel forward by causing to turn over and over on a surface
b
: to cause to revolve by turning over and over on or as if on an axis
c
: to cause to move in a circular manner
they rolled their eyes at the absurdity
d
: to form into a mass by turning over and over
e
: to impel forward with an easy continuous motion
f
: to cause to move in a given direction by or as if by turning a crank
rolled down the window
2
a
: to put a wrapping around : enfold, envelop
b
: to wrap round on itself : shape into a ball or roll
rolled up the newspaper
also : to produce by such shaping
rolled his own cigarettes
3
: to press, spread, or level with a roller : make smooth, even, or compact
hulled and rolled oats
roll paint
often used with out
rolled out the dough
4
a
: to move on rollers or wheels
rolled the patient into the operating room
b
: to cause to begin operating or moving
roll the cameras
5
a
: to sound with a full reverberating tone
rolled out the words
b
: to make a continuous beating sound upon : sound a roll upon
rolled their drums
c
: to utter with a trill
rolled his r's
d
: to play (a chord) in arpeggio style
6
: to combine so as to comprise one entity
usually used in the phrase rolled into one
a shopping center, amusement park, and nightclub all rolled into one
7
: to rob (a drunk, sleeping, or unconscious person) usually by going through the pockets
broadly : rob
8
: bowl sense 1

intransitive verb

1
a
: to move along a surface by rotation without sliding
b(1)
: to turn over and over
the children rolled in the grass
(2)
: to luxuriate in an abundant supply : wallow
fairly rolling in money
2
a
: to move onward or around as if by completing a revolution : elapse, pass
the months roll on
b
: to shift the gaze continually
eyes rolling in terror
c
: to revolve on an axis
3
: to move about : roam, wander
4
a
: to go forward in an easy, gentle, or undulating manner
the waves rolled in
b
: to flow in a continuous stream : pour
money was rolling in
c
: to flow as part of a stream of words or sounds
the names roll off your tongue
d
: to have an undulating contour
rolling prairie
e
: to lie extended : stretch
5
a
: to travel in a vehicle
rolling north on the highway
b
: to become carried on a stream
c
: to move on wheels
6
a
: to make a deep reverberating sound
the thunder rolls
b
: trill
7
a
: to swing from side to side
the ship heaved and rolled
b
: to walk with a swinging gait : sway
8
a
: to take the form of a cylinder or ball
b
: to respond to rolling in a specified way
9
a
: to get underway : begin to move or operate
b
: to move forward : develop and maintain impetus
the project finally got rolling
especially : to proceed or progress with notable ease or success
the team was rolling
10
: to execute a somersault
11
of a football quarterback : to run toward one flank usually parallel to the line of scrimmage especially before throwing a pass
often used with out

roll

3 of 3

noun (2)

1
a
: a sound produced by rapid strokes on a drum
b
: a sonorous and often rhythmical flow of speech
c
: a heavy reverberatory sound
the roll of cannon
2
: a rolling movement or an action or process involving such movement
a roll of the dice
an airplane's takeoff roll
: such as
a
: a swaying movement of the body
b
: a side-to-side movement (as of a ship or train)
c(1)
: a flight maneuver in which a complete revolution about the longitudinal axis of an airplane is made with the horizontal direction of flight being approximately maintained
(2)
: the motion of an aircraft or spacecraft about its longitudinal axis
d
: a somersault executed in contact with the ground
Phrases
roll the bones
: to shoot craps
roll the dice
: to assume a risk by taking action
rolled the dice when they bought those stocks
roll with the punches
1
: to move so as to lessen the impact of blows
2
: to adjust to things as they happen
on a roll
: in the midst of a series of successes : on a hot streak
sometimes used with a modifier
has been on a brilliant roll

Synonyms

Noun (1)

  • canon
  • catalog
  • catalogue
  • checklist
  • list
  • listing
  • menu
  • register
  • registry
  • roll call
  • roster
  • schedule
  • table

Verb

  • agglomerate
  • ball
  • round
  • wad

Noun (2)

  • gyration
  • pirouette
  • reel
  • revolution
  • rotation
  • spin
  • twirl
  • wheel
  • whirl
See all Synonyms & Antonyms

Example Sentences

Verb The children rolled down the hill. The ball rolled slowly to a stop. Roll the chicken wings in the batter. The paramedics rolled him onto the gurney. The car rolled slowly to a stop. A police car rolled up next to us. The children rolled the toy car to each other. The patient was rolled into the emergency room. The fog soon rolled away. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
And for the rest of our lives, the toilet paper hangs over the roll. Marisa Kashino, Washington Post, 13 Feb. 2023 Place a good amount of the carnitas on the bottom bun of the roll, spread the crema on the top bun and layer with the pickled fresno chiles. ABC News, 10 Feb. 2023 In 2022, the appraisal roll for the entire county (which includes both residential and commercial property) was valued at $270,076,627,911, nearly 21% more than the year before. Wesley Ratko, San Antonio Express-News, 9 Feb. 2023 And in the climactic audition scene, there were more doubles: the gymnast Sharon Shapiro for the dive into the roll; and for the backspin, the 16-year-old B-boy Richard Colon, better known as Crazy Legs. Brian Seibert, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2023 The roll contained 48 shots, 36 of which had never been seen before this month. David I. Klein, Sun Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2023 The traditional roll comes in five different sizes to fit every shelf width, and there’s even a thick version for those wanting extra protection. Addie Morton, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Jan. 2023 Here, the adversary is often lightly armed guerrillas that lack tanks and anti-tank weapons, and melt into the crowd after the French roll into town. Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 10 Jan. 2023 Although running back Kendre Miller is questionable, Emari Demercado, who averaged 8.8 yards per carry against Michigan, will be able to step into the starting roll and flourish if needed. Dallas News, 7 Jan. 2023
Verb
Approximately 60 krewes roll together in Fat Tuesday’s evening Krewe of Krewes Parade, which tops off Carnival season with more than 100 elaborate floats. Laura Kiniry, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Feb. 2023 In Mobile, the Mobile Mystics, Mobile Mystical Revelers and Mobile Mystical Friends roll at 2 p.m., followed by the Maids of Mirth at 6:30 p.m. and the Order of Butterfly Maidens, Krewe of Marry Mates and Order of Hebe at 7 p.m. al, 11 Feb. 2023 But for shorter jaunts — like a walk to the bodega for some snow-day snacks — water will roll off the fuzzy faux-shearling exterior and your feet will stay warm and dry. Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2023 Starting at one of the short ends, roll the skirt steak from one end to the other. Morgan Hines, USA TODAY, 9 Feb. 2023 Using a floured rolling pin, roll the dough into a 1/4-inch-thick rectangle, about 18 inches long by 12 inches wide. Allison Robicelli, Washington Post, 8 Feb. 2023 Water and snow should roll off the pants without being absorbed by the outermost layer. L.a. Hubilla, Peoplemag, 8 Feb. 2023 John Deere machines roll across about 40% of U.S. farms. Patrik Jonsson, The Christian Science Monitor, 6 Feb. 2023 This scooter is more wagon than stool with giant pneumatic wheels that can roll through grass, over gravel, and through mud with ease. Deanne Revel, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Feb. 2023 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Middle English rolle, from Anglo-French roule, rolle, from Medieval Latin rolla, alteration of rotula, from Latin, diminutive of rota wheel; akin to Old High German rad wheel, Welsh rhod, Sanskrit ratha wagon

Verb

Middle English, from Anglo-French rouler, roller, from roele wheel, rowel & roule roll

First Known Use

Noun (1)

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 3

Noun (2)

1688, in the meaning defined at sense 1c

Kids Definition

roll

1 of 3 noun
ˈrōl How to pronounce roll (audio)
1
a
: a written document that may be rolled up : scroll
b
: an official list of names
the voter rolls
2
a
: something or a quantity of something that is rolled up or rounded as if rolled
rolls of fat
b
: a small piece of baked bread dough
c
: paper money folded or rolled

roll

2 of 3 verb
1
: to move or cause to move by turning over and over on a surface without sliding
2
a
: to put a wrapping around
b
: to form into a ball or roll
3
: to make smooth, even, or firm with or as if with a roller
4
a
: to move on rollers or wheels
b
: to begin or cause to begin operating or moving
roll the cameras
let's get rolling
5
: to sound with a full echoing tone or with a continuous beating sound
roll a drum
thunder rolled
6
: to have an abundant supply
rolling in money
7
a
: to move onward or around as if on a wheel or scroll
the days roll by
lines rolling off the screen of a computer
b
: to rotate on an axis
8
: to flow in a continuous stream
money was rolling in
9
: to move with a side-to-side sway : rock

roll

3 of 3 noun
1
a
: a sound produced by rapid strokes on a drum
b
: a heavy echoing sound
the roll of thunder
2
: a rolling movement or an action involving such movement

Legal Definition

roll

noun
1
: a document containing an official record
2
: an official list
the public relief rolls
: as
a
: a list of members of a legislative body
the clerk called the roll and recorded the votes
b
: a list of practitioners in a court or the courts of a state
usually used in pl.
c
: a record kept by an authorized official of persons or property or both that are subject to taxation

roll 1 of 3

verb

1
as in to round
to form into a round compact mass rolled up the wrapper from the straw and threw it

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • round
  • ball
  • wad
  • agglomerate
  • clump
  • lump
  • bead
  • pellet
  • sphere
  • pelletize
  • bunch
  • pearl

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • unroll
  • open
  • spread
  • flatten
  • unfold
  • smooth
2
as in to rumble
to make a low heavy rolling sound thunder rolling in the distance

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • rumble
  • drum
  • growl
  • grumble
  • boom
  • thunder
  • lumber
  • bellow
3
as in to rock
to make a series of unsteady side-to-side motions the car suddenly was rolling as high winds swept across the bridge

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • rock
  • sway
  • lurch
  • shake
  • toss
  • halt
  • jerk
  • careen
  • wobble
  • tumble
  • vibrate
  • seesaw
  • pitch
  • weave
  • wabble
  • reel
  • stagger
  • waddle
  • stumble
  • toddle
  • flounder
  • falter
  • hobble
  • buck
  • totter
  • waver
  • hitch
  • blunder
  • jolt
  • vacillate
  • undulate
  • wag
  • teeter
  • oscillate
  • dodder
  • waggle
4
as in to turn
to move (something) in a curved or circular path on or as if on an axis in order to knock your opponent off balance, you have to roll the log when he least expects it

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • turn
  • spin
  • rotate
  • swing
  • twist
  • twirl
  • swivel
  • swirl
  • pivot
  • wheel
  • revolve
  • whirl
  • screw
  • reel
  • crank
  • coil
  • wind
  • unscrew
  • twiddle
  • circulate
5
as in to flow
to move in a stream just lying on the beach, watching the clouds roll by

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • flow
  • pour
  • stream
  • run
  • drip
  • rush
  • sheet
  • spring
  • flush
  • ripple
  • race
  • course
  • issue
  • flood
  • gush
  • arise
  • cascade
  • dribble
  • gutter
  • spurt
  • trickle
  • emanate
  • spout
  • engulf
  • overrun
  • inundate
  • overflow
  • fountain
  • wash out
  • effuse
  • swamp
  • deluge
  • riffle
  • disembogue

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • set
  • back up
  • harden
  • gel
  • coagulate
  • congeal
  • clot
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6
as in to rotate
to move in circles around an axis or center rolled her head around her shoulders to loosen herself up

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • rotate
  • revolve
  • spin
  • turn
  • curl
  • twirl
  • wheel
  • circle
  • whirl
  • curve
  • round
  • pinwheel
  • gyrate
  • twist
  • swirl
  • coil
  • pirouette
  • wind
  • spiral
  • ring
  • pivot
  • swivel
  • orbit
  • twine
  • circulate
  • encircle
7
as in to drift
to move or proceed smoothly and readily once we started rolling, everything went perfectly

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • flow
  • drift
  • slide
  • slip
  • brush
  • sail
  • sweep
  • cruise
  • glide
  • bowl
  • speed
  • coast
  • fly
  • breeze
  • stream
  • race
  • rush
  • skim
  • whisk

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • struggle
  • limp
  • stumble
  • flounder
  • shuffle
  • trudge
  • stomp
  • stamp
  • lumber
  • plod
  • stump
  • tramp
  • labor
  • shamble
  • toil
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roll

2 of 3

noun (1)

as in list
a record of a series of items (as names or titles) usually arranged according to some system called the roll of people supposed to be in the class

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • list
  • listing
  • roll call
  • register
  • catalog
  • registry
  • schedule
  • table
  • directory
  • roster
  • checklist
  • catalogue
  • menu
  • index
  • chronology
  • canon
  • compilation
  • docket
  • payroll
  • inventory
  • agenda
  • manifest
  • compendium
  • bibliography
  • calendar
  • catalogue raisonné
  • enumeration
  • glossary
  • timetable

roll

3 of 3

noun (2)

as in rotation
a rapid turning about on an axis or central point the squirrel did a quick roll and vanished up a tree

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • rotation
  • spin
  • twirl
  • curve
  • reel
  • wheel
  • twist
  • curl
  • revolution
  • round
  • spiral
  • circle
  • pirouette
  • coil
  • whirl
  • gyration
  • ring
  • circulation
  • orbit
  • swirl
  • circuit
  • eddy
  • whorl
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