Roller
noun
A device with a revolving cylinder that is used to move or shape something.
She used a roller to paint the walls.
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Technical
noun
A small tube that people wrap their hair around to make it curly.
She put her hair in rollers before going to bed.
noun
A type of bird that can do rolls in flight.
We saw a beautiful european roller in the park.
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Academic
noun
A small wheeled device used as a toy or for traveling.
Kids love to ride their roller skates in the park.
noun
A large machine used to make a surface flat.
The city used a steamroller to flatten the road surface.
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Technical
noun
A thrilling ride at an amusement park.
The roller coaster was the most exciting ride at the fair.
Often appears as...
- ride a roller
- roller ride
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Colloquial
noun
An exercise machine with a cylinder that you roll on the ground.
He uses a foam roller for muscle relaxation after working out.
noun
A device with a revolving cylinder that is used to move or shape something.
She used a roller to paint the walls.
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A small tube that people wrap their hair around to make it curly.
She put her hair in rollers before going to bed.
noun
A type of bird that can do rolls in flight.
We saw a beautiful european roller in the park.
Usage tips
Academic
noun
A small wheeled device used as a toy or for traveling.
Kids love to ride their roller skates in the park.
noun
A large machine used to make a surface flat.
The city used a steamroller to flatten the road surface.
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A thrilling ride at an amusement park.
The roller coaster was the most exciting ride at the fair.
Often appears as...
- ride a roller
- roller ride
Usage tips
Colloquial
noun
An exercise machine with a cylinder that you roll on the ground.
He uses a foam roller for muscle relaxation after working out.
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Pro Tip 1/2Painting Device
Often used for applying paint evenly over large flat surfaces.
Grab the roller to quickly cover the wall in primer.
Pro Tip 2/2Various Sizes
Rollers come in different sizes for different tasks, such as small trim rollers.
A mini roller is perfect for painting window frames.
Pro Tip 1/2Painting Device
Often used for applying paint evenly over large flat surfaces.
Grab the roller to quickly cover the wall in primer.
Pro Tip 2/2Various Sizes
Rollers come in different sizes for different tasks, such as small trim rollers.
A mini roller is perfect for painting window frames.
Pro Tip 1/2Painting Device
Often used for applying paint evenly over large flat surfaces.
Grab the roller to quickly cover the wall in primer.
Pro Tip 2/2Various Sizes
Rollers come in different sizes for different tasks, such as small trim rollers.
A mini roller is perfect for painting window frames.
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The thrilling potential...
in the same way that I interact in the physical world? So, I started this exploration around eight years back, and it literally started with a mouse on my desk. Rather than using it for my computer, I actually opened it. Most of you might be aware that, in those days, the mouse used to come with a ball inside, and there were two rollers
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Morgan Spurlock: The...
Why is it important to reboot? What does the red represent? Tell me a little bit about that part. A little more about you that is not who you are. What are some other metamorphoses that you've had? Doesn't have to be fear. What kind of roller coaster are you on? EEEEEE! No, thank you. Thanks for you patience.
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The magic ingredient...
that the turtles are diving into and going on this roller coaster ride. So we pushed the visibility of the water well past anything you would ever see in real life. Because in the end, we are not trying to recreate the scientifically correct real world, we're trying to create a believable world,
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What fear can teach us PIPE...
but we all know what it's like to be afraid. We know how fear feels, but I'm not sure we spend enough time thinking about what our fears mean. As we grow up, we're often encouraged to think of fear as a weakness, just another childish thing to discard like baby teeth or roller skates.
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5 skin health myths to...
some of which extend into the epidermis. The dermis also helps regulate temperature. If we're cold, our blood vessels contract to retain heat, and if we're hot, they expand to release it. We're told to exfoliate and tone and condition our skin, to use rollers and serums and lasers.
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Why is being scared so...
while loathing the stomach-drop sensation of a steep roller coaster, or why some squeal with delight inside a haunted house, but retreat in terror if taken to an actual cemetery. Fear brings more than just a fun, natural high.
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TED2016 in review PIPE...
it's such a roller coaster okay then the other thing is when we got here it wasn't immediately often obvious where the gift basket because work and my husband said so I wonder what's in the gift basket and I was like oh I am
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How rollercoasters...
have made roller coasters safer and more thrilling than ever. Our precise knowledge about the limits of the human body have helped us build coasters that are faster, taller, and loopier – and all without going off the rails.
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The Walls are Coming...
might think most new buildings in earthquake zones are built on dampers or rollers to absorb movement but those systems are still surprisingly rare any second now the whole thing is coming
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Albatrosses Use Their...
downward momentum catapults it back up again like a roller coaster into the lift of the faster air
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The thrilling potential...
in the same way that I interact in the physical world? So, I started this exploration around eight years back, and it literally started with a mouse on my desk. Rather than using it for my computer, I actually opened it. Most of you might be aware that, in those days, the mouse used to come with a ball inside, and there were two rollers
Video examples
Morgan Spurlock: The...
Why is it important to reboot? What does the red represent? Tell me a little bit about that part. A little more about you that is not who you are. What are some other metamorphoses that you've had? Doesn't have to be fear. What kind of roller coaster are you on? EEEEEE! No, thank you. Thanks for you patience.
Video examples
The magic ingredient...
that the turtles are diving into and going on this roller coaster ride. So we pushed the visibility of the water well past anything you would ever see in real life. Because in the end, we are not trying to recreate the scientifically correct real world, we're trying to create a believable world,
Video examples
What fear can teach us PIPE...
but we all know what it's like to be afraid. We know how fear feels, but I'm not sure we spend enough time thinking about what our fears mean. As we grow up, we're often encouraged to think of fear as a weakness, just another childish thing to discard like baby teeth or roller skates.
Video examples
5 skin health myths to...
some of which extend into the epidermis. The dermis also helps regulate temperature. If we're cold, our blood vessels contract to retain heat, and if we're hot, they expand to release it. We're told to exfoliate and tone and condition our skin, to use rollers and serums and lasers.
Video examples
Why is being scared so...
while loathing the stomach-drop sensation of a steep roller coaster, or why some squeal with delight inside a haunted house, but retreat in terror if taken to an actual cemetery. Fear brings more than just a fun, natural high.
Video examples
TED2016 in review PIPE...
it's such a roller coaster okay then the other thing is when we got here it wasn't immediately often obvious where the gift basket because work and my husband said so I wonder what's in the gift basket and I was like oh I am
Video examples
How rollercoasters...
have made roller coasters safer and more thrilling than ever. Our precise knowledge about the limits of the human body have helped us build coasters that are faster, taller, and loopier – and all without going off the rails.
Video examples
The Walls are Coming...
might think most new buildings in earthquake zones are built on dampers or rollers to absorb movement but those systems are still surprisingly rare any second now the whole thing is coming
Video examples
Albatrosses Use Their...
downward momentum catapults it back up again like a roller coaster into the lift of the faster air
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Geddy Lee
Canadian Musician
Something happens when you become an elder rock & roller and you're still functioning. People start to give you awards and recognize achievements. It's the life achievement period of your career.
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Denise Austin
American Author
Inner-thigh strength is important, and not just for appearance sake. If you enjoy - or have always wanted to try - ice skating or roller blading, strong inner thighs will come in handy.
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Don Rickles
American Comedian
I was sitting in the toilet and I was by myself. I was tired of playing with the roller, so I said I'd better write a book.
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Mackenzie Foy
American Actress
I like to roller skate. I have been roller skating since I was eight.
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Andrew Eldritch
English Musician
Most writers can write, most rock 'n rollers cannot.
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Heather Locklear
American Actress
I don't date rock 'n' rollers. I just marry them.
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Dirk Nowitzki
German Athlete
I was never a great screen and roller, obviously.
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Heather Graham
American Actress
I do have the roller skates from 'Boogie Nights.
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Jane Krakowski
American Actress
I love to roller skate.
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Carlene Carter
American Musician
I love rock n' rollers.
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Geddy Lee
Canadian Musician
Something happens when you become an elder rock & roller and you're still functioning. People start to give you awards and recognize achievements. It's the life achievement period of your career.
Quote examples
Denise Austin
American Author
Inner-thigh strength is important, and not just for appearance sake. If you enjoy - or have always wanted to try - ice skating or roller blading, strong inner thighs will come in handy.
Quote examples
Don Rickles
American Comedian
I was sitting in the toilet and I was by myself. I was tired of playing with the roller, so I said I'd better write a book.
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Mackenzie Foy
American Actress
I like to roller skate. I have been roller skating since I was eight.
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Andrew Eldritch
English Musician
Most writers can write, most rock 'n rollers cannot.
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Heather Locklear
American Actress
I don't date rock 'n' rollers. I just marry them.
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Dirk Nowitzki
German Athlete
I was never a great screen and roller, obviously.
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Heather Graham
American Actress
I do have the roller skates from 'Boogie Nights.
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Jane Krakowski
American Actress
I love to roller skate.
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Carlene Carter
American Musician
I love rock n' rollers.
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