Definition of roll

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Roll (v. i.) To beat a drum with strokes so rapid that they can scarcely be distinguished by the ear.

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Cassiterite :: Cassiterite (n.) Native tin dioxide; tin stone; a mineral occurring in tetragonal crystals of reddish brown color, and brilliant adamantine luster; also massive, sometimes in compact forms with concentric fibrous structure resembling wood (wood tin), also in rolled fragments or pebbly (Stream tin). It is the chief source of metallic tin. See Black tin, under Black..
Convolute :: Convolute (a.) Rolled or wound together, one part upon another; -- said of the leaves of plants in aestivation..
Wallop :: Wallop (n.) A quick, rolling movement; a gallop..
Inquisitiveness :: Inquisitiveness (n.) The quality or state of being inquisitive; the disposition to seek explanation and information; curiosity to learn what is unknown; esp., uncontrolled and impertinent curiosity..
Titubate :: Titubate (v. i.) To rock or roll, as a curved body on a plane..
Epicycloid :: Epicycloid (n.) A curve traced by a point in the circumference of a circle which rolls on the convex side of a fixed circle.
Drollery :: Drollery (n.) Something which serves to raise mirt.
Quincuncial :: Quincuncial () Having the leaves of a pentamerous calyx or corolla so imbricated that two are exterior, two are interior, and the other has one edge exterior and one interior; as, quincuncial aestivation..
Record :: Record (v. t.) To preserve the memory of, by committing to writing, to printing, to inscription, or the like; to make note of; to write or enter in a book or on parchment, for the purpose of preserving authentic evidence of; to register; to enroll; as, to record the proceedings of a court; to record historical events..
Drollery :: Drollery (n.) A puppet show; also, a puppet..
Droll :: Droll (v. i.) To jest; to play the buffoon.
Globeflower :: Globeflower (n.) The American plant Trollius laxus.
Unjust :: Unjust (a.) Acting contrary to the standard of right; not animated or controlled by justice; false; dishonest; as, an unjust man or judge..
Puppet :: Puppet (n.) One controlled in his action by the will of another; a tool; -- so used in contempt.
Wallop :: Wallop (v. i.) To move in a rolling, cumbersome manner; to waddle..
Circumgyration :: Circumgyration (n.) The act of turning, rolling, or whirling round..
Gest :: Gest (n.) A roll recting the several stages arranged for a royal progress. Many of them are extant in the herald's office.
Roll :: Roll (v.) Part; office; duty; role.
Thrum-eyed :: Thrum-eyed (a.) Having the anthers raised above the stigma, and visible at the throat of the corolla, as in long-stamened primroses; -- the reverse of pin-eyed..
Puddle-bar :: Puddle-bar (n.) An iron bar made at a single heat from a puddle-ball hammering and rolling.
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