roller
noun · verb
Simple meaning
A cylindrical item used under a heavy object to help moving it.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈɹoʊlɚ
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
heading
A grounder that rolls along the infield
A cylindrical (or approximately cylindrical) item used under a heavy object to facilitate moving it; usually several are needed.
Any rotating cylindrical device that is part of a machine, especially one used to apply or reduce pressure.
heading
Anything that rolls.
A person who rolls something, such as cigars or molten metal.
A cylindrical tool for applying paint or ink.
verb
intransitive
To roller skate.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B1 · Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Common
- Typical Use
- Everyday English
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- “She used a paint roller to quickly cover the large wall.”
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Inflected forms
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Move by turning over or rotating.
Compound terms
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Bandage consisting of a strip of sterile fabric (of variable width) rolled into a cylinder to facilitate application.
Bearings containing small metal balls.
A drill bit that has hardened rotating rollers.
A window shade that rolls up out of the way.
Anything characterized by abrupt and extreme changes (especially up and down).
A shoe with pairs of rollers fixed to the sole.
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Flatten or spread with a roller.
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