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rollto 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
💡 Concept

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

🇺🇸 US/roʊl/
🇬🇧 UK/rəʊl/

🌳Etymology

Rootroll

🎵Rhyme

bowlgoalholepolesoul
bowl
goal
hole
pole
soul

🔗Collocations

roll up
roll out
roll call
on a roll
rock and roll
roll your eyes
roll dice

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

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.

😄 Fun example

When mom said 'clean your room,' I couldn't help but roll my eyes.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

rotateturnspinrevolvetumble

Antonyms

stophaltremain

Related

wheelcylinderbowlingrollerrotation

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