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roll [ˈroʊl]

1 roll verb
  • to move across the ground or another surface by turning over and over
  • to turn over one or more times
  • to move smoothly on wheels

2 roll noun
  • a long piece of cloth, paper, film, tape, etc., that is rolled to form the shape of a tube or ring
  • a paper tube that holds candies, coins, etc., inside
  • a small loaf of bread for one person to eat

3 roll noun
  • a sound that is produced by a series of quick hits on a drum
  • a deep, continuous sound
  • an act of rolling something