rolls
word · lemma: roll
/ˈɹoʊɫz/
rohlz
/ɹˈəʊlz/
rohlz
Definition
'Rolls' can be the third-person singular form of 'roll', meaning moves by turning over and over or moves something in that way. It can also be a plural noun meaning small pieces of bread.
Usage & Nuances
As a verb, 'rolls' is common with round things: 'The ball rolls' or 'She rolls the dough.' As a noun, 'rolls' usually means bread in food contexts. Do not confuse it with 'roles' (functions or positions).
Spanish: ruedas - gira - panecillosPortuguese (BR): rola - gira - pãezinhosPortuguese (PT): rola - gira - pãezinhosChinese (Simplified): 滚动 - 转动 - 小圆面包Chinese (Traditional): 滾動 - 轉動 - 小餐包Hindi: लुढ़कता है - घूमता है - बनArabic: يتدحرج - يدور - لفائف خبز صغيرةBengali: গড়ায় (verb) - রুটি (noun, খাবার)Russian: катится (глагол) - булочки (существительное, хлеб)Japanese: 転がる (動詞) - ロールパン (名詞、パン)Vietnamese: lăn (động từ) - bánh mì cuộn (danh từ, bánh mì nhỏ)Korean: 굴러간다 (동사) - 롤빵 (명사, 빵)Turkish: yuvarlanır (fiil) - küçük ekmek (isim, yiyecek)Urdu: لڑھکتا ہے (فعل) - بن (اسم، روٹی)Indonesian: menggelinding (verba) - roti gulung (nomina, roti)
Example Sentences
She rolls the dough with a bottle.
basic
We bought six rolls for dinner.
basic
The meeting starts when the boss rolls in.
natural
The ball rolls across the floor.
basic
He rolls his eyes every time I mention homework.
natural
Time rolls on, even when nothing feels different.
natural