roller
word
/ˈɹoʊɫɝ/
ROH-lur
/ɹˈəʊlɐ/
ROH-luh
Definition
A roller is a round tool or part that turns over and over, usually used to make things smooth, paint surfaces, or help things move.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly refers to tools for painting ('paint roller'), smoothing dough ('dough roller' or 'rolling pin'), or machinery parts. Do not confuse with 'rollercoaster' (a theme park ride). In hair care, 'hair rollers' are for curling hair.
Spanish: rodilloPortuguese (BR): rolo - roletePortuguese (PT): rolo - cilindroChinese (Simplified): 滚筒 - 滚轮Chinese (Traditional): 滾筒 - 滾輪Hindi: रोलरArabic: أسطوانة (أداة) - بكرةBengali: রোলার - বেলনRussian: валик - роликJapanese: ローラーVietnamese: con lăn - trục lănKorean: 롤러Turkish: rulo - silindirUrdu: رولر - بیلنIndonesian: rol - penggiling
Example Sentences
Use a roller to paint the wall.
basic
This machine has a metal roller inside.
basic
The dough is flat after using the roller.
basic
Can you pass me the roller? I want to try painting, too.
natural
My grandmother still uses old wooden rollers to curl her hair.
natural
If your chair doesn’t move smoothly, the rollers might be dirty.
natural