roll
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- pronunciation:
- rol
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Homophone Note, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
rolls, rolling, rolled |
| definition: |
to move by turning over and over.
The ball rolled down the hill.
- synonyms:
- rotate, spin
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| related words: |
turn |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a solid tube made by winding material around itself many times.
Toilet paper comes in rolls.- synonyms:
- ball, bolt, coil
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| definition 2: |
a type of bread made into a small, round shape. One roll is a single serving.
I sometimes have a roll with butter for breakfast.
- synonyms:
- bun
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| related words: |
bond, list, turn |
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