roll — to move by turning over and over
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to move by turning over and over
Pronunciation (IPA): /roʊl/
Example Sentences
- My cat loves to roll around in the sunny spot on the carpet.
- She's been on a roll lately, winning three competitions in a row.
- The baker rolls out fresh dough every morning at 5 AM.
roll
VERB[/roʊl/]
to move by turning over and over
a young child gives a big push to a colorful beach ball at the top of the hill. The ball immediately begins turning over and over as it moves down the slope. As gravity takes effect, the ball picks up speed while rotating continuously. The ball's surface shows clear rotation marks as it tumbles down the incline. Other children chase after the rolling ball with excited expressions. A dog runs alongside barking playfully at the moving sphere. the ball moving by turning over and over
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old French 'roler' (to roll), which in turn comes from Latin 'rotulus' (small wheel). The original sense of rolling like a wheel extended to describe the rounded shape of bread and the practice of rolling up documents for storage, eventually diversifying into multiple modern meanings.
Breakdown
Latin rotulus (small wheel, diminutive of rota 'wheel') + Old French -er (infinitive suffix) → roler (to roll) → roll (circular motion, bread shape, or list).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat loves to roll around in the sunny spot on the carpet.”
“She's been on a roll lately, winning three competitions in a row.”
“The baker rolls out fresh dough every morning at 5 AM.”
“When mom said 'clean your room,' I couldn't help but roll my eyes.”
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