Definitions

1. noun

a round or curved shape, typically rotating on an axis

“The ball’s roll down the hill was mesmerizing.”

2. noun

a sheet of paper or other material with a printed or written message

“He handed her the roll of tickets.”

3. noun

a person or thing that rolls, especially a cylindrical body or a part of a machine that turns

“The roll of the ship caused the cargo to shift.”

4. verb

to cause something to move or turn on an axis, typically by applying force

“She rolled the ball across the floor.”

5. verb

to curl up, typically into a ball

“The cat rolled into a tight ball and fell asleep.”

6. verb

to make something move or turn on an axis, typically by applying force

“He rolled the wheel across the rough terrain.”

7. verb

to make a cylindrical shape with one’s body, typically by curling up

“The children rolled around in the grass, laughing.”

8. verb

to cause something to move in a curved path

“The skateboard rolled down the hill, picking up speed.”

9. interjection

an expression of surprise or excitement

“Roll! Let’s get moving!”

10. adverb

in a rolling manner

“The boulder rolled slowly down the mountain.”

11. adverb

used to express a desire to roll, typically with laughter or excitement

“Roll on over and join the fun!”