Roller (Noun)
Meaning 1
Old World bird that tumbles or rolls in flight; related to kingfishers.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Hyponyms
Meaning 2
A grounder that rolls along the infield.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The shortstop snagged the roller and threw the runner out at first base.
- The pitcher fielded the roller and tagged the base for the out.
- The third baseman charged the roller and made a strong throw to first.
- The roller slipped past the second baseman's glove and into center field.
- The first baseman scooped up the roller and stepped on the base for the out.
Hypernyms
Meaning 3
A long heavy sea wave as it advances towards the shore.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
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Meaning 4
A small wheel without spokes (as on a roller skate).
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Hyponyms
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Meaning 6
Pigeon that executes backward somersaults in flight or on the ground.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
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Meaning 7
A mechanical device consisting of a cylindrical tube around which the hair is wound to curl it; "a woman with her head full of curlers is not a pretty sight".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.