roll

Definition

To move by turning over and over, or to wrap something into a cylindrical shape. It can also mean a small round loaf of bread.

Usage & Nuances

'Roll' is both a verb and a noun. As a verb, it commonly appears as 'roll a ball', 'roll up the sleeves', or 'roll out dough.' As a noun, 'a roll' can be bread ('dinner roll') or an action (e.g., 'give it a roll'). Often overlaps with 'turn,' but 'roll' suggests rotation along a surface or into a tube shape.

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