scroll

/skrəʊl/

Definitions

1. noun

A long, narrow roll of paper, parchment, or other material, used for writing or containing written or printed matter.

“She used a scroll to unroll the map of the city.”

2. verb

To move or cause something to move in a smooth, continuous motion, often in a spiral or curved path.

“The river will scroll gently through the valley.”

3. verb

To read or view written or printed matter, such as text or a document, by scrolling through it.

“She scrolled through the news feed on her phone.”

4. verb

To roll or unroll something, such as a scroll or a sheet of paper.

“He scrolled up the page to see the top of the article.”

5. verb

To move or cause something to move in a smooth, continuous motion, often in a spiral or curved path, especially of a recording or a video.

“The video will scroll smoothly through the slides.”

Synonyms

  • glide
  • roll
  • scroll down
  • unroll

Antonyms

  • converge
  • telescope