Roll

usgb/rəʊl/
verb

To move by turning over and over on an axis.

The ball rolled down the hill.
Visual representation of "roll" - To move by turning over and over on an axis

Often appears as...

  • roll the dice
  • roll down a hill
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Physical Movement

Used to describe objects like balls or wheels moving smoothly in a continuous motion.

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Watch the tire roll down the street.
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Metaphorical use

Can describe events that unfold or develop steadily over time.

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The project started rolling after the initial delay.
Visual representation of the word "Roll"

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