Roll

Roll [Rōl]
Verb
Similar to: Role
== Origin ==
#Latin: Rota
#Latin: Roluta
#Latin: Rotulus
#Old French: Rolle, Roller
#Then: Roll
== Meanings ==
#Move or cause to move in a particular direction by turning over and over on an axis.
##Turn or cause to turn over to face a different direction.
##Turn one's eyes upward, typically to show surprise or disapproval.
##Lie down and turn over and over while remaining in the same place.
##Rock or oscillate around an axis parallel to the direction of motion.
##Move along or from side to side unsteadily or uncontrollably.
##[Informational] Overturn a vehicle.
##Throw a die or dice.
##Obtain a particular score by throwing a die or dice.
#Move or run on wheels.
##Move or push a wheeled object.
##Flow of a drop.
##Elapse steadily.
##Move or flow forward with an undulating motion.
##Extend in gentle undulations.
##Be displayed as if moving on a roller up the screen.
##Operate or begin operating.
##[Informational] Start moving; take action.
##[Informational] Behave in a particular way.
#Turn something flexible over and over on itself to form a cylinder, tube, or ball.
##Make something by forming material into a cylinder or ball.
##Curl up tightly.
#Flatten or spread something by using a roller or by passing it between rollers.
#Reverberate.
##Pronounce a consonant, typically an r with a trill.
##Utter a word or words with a reverberating or vibratory effect.
##Flow effortlessly or mellifluously.
#Rob someone, typically when they are intoxicated or asleep.
== Examples ==
#The car rolled down into a ditch.
#She rolled onto her side.
#Sarah rolled her eyes.
#The buffalo rolled in the dust.
#The ship pitched and rolled.
#They were rolling about with laughter.
#He rolled his Mercedes in a 100 mph crash.
#He put all his chips on the table and rolled the dice.
#Roll a 2, 3, or 12.
#The van was rolling along the highway.
#Pat rolled the cart back and forth.
#Huge tears rolled down her cheeks.
#The years rolled by.
#The fog rolled across the fields.
#The end credits rolled and the title came up.
#The cameras started to roll.
#That's just how I roll, guys—I'll smile until I physically can't.
#He rolled the handkerchief into a ball.
#Harry rolled himself a joint.
#The shock made the armadillo roll into a ball.
#Roll out the dough on a floured surface.
#The first peals of thunder rolled across the sky.
#Then he wanted to emphasize a point he rolled his rrrs.
#He rolled the word around his mouth.
#The names of his colleagues rolled off his lips.
#If you don't get drunk, you don't get rolled.
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