Roll (Noun)
Meaning 1
The sound of a drum (especially a snare drum) beaten rapidly and continuously.
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Nouns denoting natural events.
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Meaning 2
A round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals).
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Nouns denoting two and three dimensional shapes.
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Meaning 3
The act of throwing dice.
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The roll of the dice determined the winner of the game.
- She shook the dice and prepared for the roll.
- It took several rolls to get the number we needed.
- The exciting roll of the dice had the whole table on the edge of their seats.
- After three rolls, none of the players had won the game.
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Meaning 4
Photographic film rolled up inside a container to protect it from light.
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 5
A document that can be rolled up (as for storage).
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Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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Meaning 6
A deep prolonged sound (as of thunder or large bells).
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Meaning 7
Small rounded bread either plain or sweet.
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Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
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Meaning 8
A flight maneuver; aircraft rotates about its longitudinal axis without changing direction or losing altitude.
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 9
The act of rolling something (as the ball in bowling).
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Meaning 10
Rotary motion of an object around its own axis; "wheels in axial rotation".
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Nouns denoting natural events.
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Meaning 11
A long heavy sea wave as it advances towards the shore.
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Nouns denoting natural events.
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Meaning 14
A list of names; "his name was struck off the rolls".
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Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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Meaning 15
A roll of currency notes (often taken as the resources of a person or business etc.); "he shot his roll on a bob-tailed nag".
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Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.