Definition of roll

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Roll (v. i.) To fall or tumble; -- with over; as, a stream rolls over a precipice..

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Roll :: Roll (v.) A heavy cylinder used to break clods.
Surge :: Surge (n.) A large wave or billow; a great, rolling swell of water, produced generally by a high wind..
Roller :: Roller (n.) A long cylinder on which something is rolled up; as, the roller of a man..
Bowl :: Bowl (v. t.) To pelt or strike with anything rolled.
Disenrolling :: Disenrolling (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Disenrol.
Crateriform :: Crateriform (a.) Having the form of a shallow bowl; -- said of a corolla.
Tourbillion :: Tourbillion (n.) An ornamental firework which turns round, when in the air, so as to form a scroll of fire..
Perianth :: Perianth (n.) The leaves of a flower generally, especially when the calyx and corolla are not readily distinguished..
Trollmydames :: Trollmydames (n.) The game of nineholes.
Collared :: Collared (a.) Rolled up and bound close with a string; as, collared beef. See To collar beef, under Collar, v. t..
Lister :: Lister (n.) One who makes a list or roll.
Lounge :: Lounge (n.) An idle gait or stroll; the state of reclining indolently; a place of lounging.
Corollaceous :: Corollaceous (a.) Pertaining to, or resembling, a corolla; having the form or texture of a corolla..
Roller :: Roller (n.) Any one of numerous species of Old World picarian birds of the family Coraciadae. The name alludes to their habit of suddenly turning over or tumbling in flight..
Nectary :: Nectary (n.) That part of a blossom which secretes nectar, usually the base of the corolla or petals; also, the spur of such flowers as the larkspur and columbine, whether nectariferous or not. See the Illustration of Nasturtium..
Parbuckle :: Parbuckle (n.) A kind of purchase for hoisting or lowering a cylindrical burden, as a cask. The middle of a long rope is made fast aloft, and both parts are looped around the object, which rests in the loops, and rolls in them as the ends are hauled up or payed out..
Bundle :: Bundle (v. t.) To tie or bind in a bundle or roll.
Nautilus :: Nautilus (n.) A variety of diving bell, the lateral as well as vertical motions of which are controlled, by the occupants..
Evolve :: Evolve (v. t.) To unfold or unroll; to open and expand; to disentangle and exhibit clearly and satisfactorily; to develop; to derive; to educe.
Corolla :: Corolla (n.) The inner envelope of a flower; the part which surrounds the organs of fructification, consisting of one or more leaves, called petals. It is usually distinguished from the calyx by the fineness of its texture and the gayness of its colors. See the Note under Blossom..
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