rouleau

/ruːloʊ/; /ruːˈloʊ/ (UK) or /ruːˈlō/ (US)

Definitions

1. noun

A roll of material, especially fabric, paper, or sheet metal, often in a compact cylindrical shape.

“The carpenter carefully unwound the rouleau of plywood to use for the new bookshelf.”

2. noun

A roll of money, especially in the form of a note or notes folded together.

“The tourist was warned not to carry a rouleau of large bills while traveling abroad.”

Synonyms

  • coil
  • roll

Antonyms

  • flat
  • unrolled