Definition of roll

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Roll (n.) To cause to revolve by turning over and over; to move by turning on an axis; to impel forward by causing to turn over and over on a supporting surface; as, to roll a wheel, a ball, or a barrel..

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Sneak :: Sneak (n.) A ball bowled so as to roll along the ground; -- called also grub.
Droll :: Droll (v. t.) To lead or influence by jest or trick; to banter or jest; to cajole.
Redound :: Redound (v. i.) To roll back, as a wave or flood; to be sent or driven back; to flow back, as a consequence or effect; to conduce; to contribute; to result..
Volutation :: Volutation (n.) A rolling of a body; a wallowing.
Libertine :: Libertine (n.) Free from restraint; uncontrolled.
Trochoid :: Trochoid (n.) The curve described by any point in a wheel rolling on a line; a cycloid; a roulette; in general, the curve described by any point fixedly connected with a moving curve while the moving curve rolls without slipping on a second fixed curve, the curves all being in one plane. Cycloids, epicycloids, hypocycloids, cardioids, etc., are all trochoids..
Illusion :: Illusion (n.) A sensation originated by some external object, but so modified as in any way to lead to an erroneous perception; as when the rolling of a wagon is mistaken for thunder..
Revolve :: Revolve (v. i.) To turn or roll round on, or as on, an axis, like a wheel; to rotate, -- which is the more specific word in this sense..
Roll :: Roll (v.) That which is rolled up; as, a roll of fat, of wool, paper, cloth, etc..
Escroll :: Escroll (n.) A long strip or scroll resembling a ribbon or a band of parchment, or the like, anciently placed above the shield, and supporting the crest..
Deify :: Deify (v. t.) To make a god of; to exalt to the rank of a deity; to enroll among the deities; to apotheosize; as, Julius Caesar was deified..
Autocracy :: Autocracy (n.) Independent or self-derived power; absolute or controlling authority; supremacy.
Standard :: Standard (n.) The upper petal or banner of a papilionaceous corolla.
Speedwell :: Speedwell (n.) Any plant of the genus Veronica, mostly low herbs with pale blue corollas, which quickly fall off..
Bowl :: Bowl (v. t.) To roll or carry smoothly on, or as on, wheels; as, we were bowled rapidly along the road..
Bowl :: Bowl (v. i.) To roll a ball on a plane, as at cricket, bowls, etc..
Roll :: Roll (n.) To press or level with a roller; to spread or form with a roll, roller, or rollers; as, to roll a field; to roll paste; to roll steel rails, etc..
Perianth :: Perianth (n.) The leaves of a flower generally, especially when the calyx and corolla are not readily distinguished..
Matriculate :: Matriculate (v. i.) To go though the process of admission to membership, as by examination and enrollment, in a society or college..
Circumrotatory :: Circumrotatory (a.) turning, rolling, or whirling round..
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