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roll
noun countable UK /rəʊl/ 1 a long piece of film, paper, carpet etc, rolled into the shape of a tuberoll of: We used ten rolls of wallpaper. The professionals are used to moving heavy rolls of carpet around. Synonyms and related words
Words for amounts of specific substances 2 bread in the form of a small round or long shape Synonyms and related words 2a a bread roll filled with meat, cheese etc Synonyms and related words
Sandwiches, rolls and toast
3 usually singularthe action of turning over or of rolling from side to sideThe constant roll of the ship made her feel ill. Synonyms and related words
Movements up and down or backwards and forwards 3a the action of throwing diceHe was willing to bet his entire fortune on a roll of the dice. Synonyms and related words
Gambling games and places where gambling takes place a game of chance betting shop bingo
4 an official list of names, especially one that is used in a school Synonyms and related words
Types of list a who’s who of something bibliography blacklist 4a Britishthe list of practising solicitorsbe admitted to the roll (=be allowed to practise): She was admitted to the roll in 2009. be struck off the roll (=be officially stopped from practising): He was struck off the roll for malpractice.
5 Sound Effect ♬♬♬♬♬♬a continuous low sound made by drums or thunder Synonyms and related words 6 a thick layer of skin or fat, usually around someone’s neck or waist Synonyms and related words
Too much body fat baby fat baby weight beer belly
roll
noun countable US /roʊl/ 1 a long piece of film, paper, carpet, etc., rolled into the shape of a tuberoll of: We used ten rolls of wallpaper. The professionals are used to moving heavy rolls of carpet around. Synonyms and related words
Words for amounts of specific substances 2 bread in the form of a small round or long shape Synonyms and related words 2a a bread roll filled with meat, cheese, etc. Synonyms and related words
Sandwiches, rolls and toast
3 usually singularthe action of turning over or of rolling from side to sideThe constant roll of the ship made her sick. Synonyms and related words
Movements up and down or backwards and forwards 3a the action of throwing diceHe was willing to bet his entire fortune on a roll of the dice. Synonyms and related words
Gambling games and places where gambling takes place a game of chance bingo bingo
4 an official list of names, especially one that is used in a schoolcall/take the roll: The teacher called the roll and checked off the names one by one. Synonyms and related words
Types of list a who’s who of something bibliography blacklist 4a Britishthe list of practicing solicitorsbe admitted to the roll (=be allowed to practice): She was admitted to the roll in 2009. be struck off the roll (=be officially stopped from practicing): He was struck off the roll for malpractice.
5 Sound Effect ♬♬♬♬♬♬a continuous low sound made by drums or thunder Synonyms and related words 6 a thick layer of skin or fat, usually around someone’s neck or waist Synonyms and related words
Too much body fat baby fat baby weight beer belly
roll
1 intransitive to move forward while turning over and overThe pencil went rolling across the floor. As children, we loved to roll down that hill. Synonyms and related words
To go somewhere, or to move in a particular direction 1a transitive to make someone or something move forward by turning them over and overMatthew rolled the tyre across the garage. Synonyms and related words
General words meaning to move something
2 intransitive to move on wheelsThe car rolled to a stop at the side of the road. roll into: Tanks began rolling into the city at dawn. Synonyms and related words 2a transitive to make something move on wheels Synonyms and related words
3 intransitive/transitive to move from side to side, or to make something do thisThe piglets were rolling in the mud. The stormy sea rolled and tossed the ship. Synonyms and related words
To move up and down or backwards and forwards 4 roll or roll over intransitive to change the position of your body when you are lying downroll onto: He rolled onto his back and looked up at me. Synonyms and related words 4a transitive to change the position of someone or something so that they face a different direction Synonyms and related words
5 transitive if a drop of liquid rolls, it moves across a surface without stoppingRaindrops rolled down the window. Synonyms and related words 5a if you roll dice in a game, you throw them onto or across a surface Synonyms and related words
Gambling games and places where gambling takes place a game of chance betting shop bingo
6 roll or roll up transitive to fold something or wrap it around itself so that it forms a tube or a ballroll something into something: Take a piece of the mixture and roll it into a ball. I always roll my clothes when I pack. Synonyms and related words
To fold or furl something 7 intransitive to produce a continuous low soundThe first rumbles of thunder rolled across the sky. Synonyms and related words
To make a continuous sound 8 intransitive if a machine such as a camera rolls, it worksAlthough the interview had ended, the cameras were still rolling. Synonyms and related words
Engine and machine behaviour backfire burn up come to life 9 roll or roll out transitive to make a substance flat by pushing something heavy across itRoll the dough very thinly. Synonyms and related words
To change the shape of something
(all) rolled into one be rolling in money/it let’s roll/let’s get rolling ready to roll roll on roll with the punches roll your eyes roll your r’s
roll back roll down roll in roll out roll over roll up
roll
1 intransitive to move forward while turning over and overThe pencil went rolling across the floor. As children, we loved to roll down that hill. Synonyms and related words
To go somewhere, or to move in a particular direction 1a transitive to make someone or something move forward by turning them over and overMatthew rolled the tire across the yard. Synonyms and related words
General words meaning to move something
2 intransitive to move on wheelsThe car rolled to a stop at the side of the road. roll into: Tanks began rolling into the city around noon. Synonyms and related words 2a transitive to make something move on wheels Synonyms and related words
3 intransitive/transitive to move from side to side, or to make something do thisThe stormy waves rolled and tossed the ship. The piglets were rolling in the mud. Synonyms and related words
To move up and down or backwards and forwards 4 roll or roll over intransitive to change the position of your body when you are lying downroll onto: He rolled onto his back and looked up at me. Synonyms and related words 4a transitive to change the position of someone or something so that they face a different direction Synonyms and related words
5 transitive if a drop of liquid rolls, it moves across a surface without stoppingRaindrops rolled down the window. Synonyms and related words 5a if you roll dice in a game, you throw them onto or across a surface Synonyms and related words
Gambling games and places where gambling takes place a game of chance bingo bingo
6 roll or roll up transitive to fold something or wrap it around itself so that it forms a tube or a ballI always roll my clothes when I pack. roll something into something: Take a piece of the dough and roll it into a ball. Synonyms and related words
To fold or furl something 7 intransitive to produce a continuous low soundThe first rumbles of thunder rolled across the sky. Synonyms and related words
To make a continuous sound 8 intransitive if a machine such as a camera rolls, it worksAlthough the interview had ended, the cameras were still rolling. Synonyms and related words
Engine and machine behavior backfire burn up come to life 9 roll or roll out transitive to make a substance flat by pushing something heavy across itRoll the pie crust very thinly. Synonyms and related words
To change the shape of something
(all) rolled into one be rolling in money/it let’s roll/let’s get rolling ready to roll roll with the punches roll your eyes roll your r’s
roll around roll back roll down roll in roll out roll over roll up
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