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Synonyms of ROLL

Valid in Scrabble US · 4 points

ROLL: definition and more

48 synonyms in 22 meanings 41 playable in Scrabble US

Synonyms of ROLL by meaning

noun

  1. rotary motion of an object around its own axis

    Also: axial rotation, axial motion.

  2. a list of names

  3. a long heavy sea wave as it advances towards the shore

    Also: rolling wave.

  4. a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)

  5. a roll of currency notes (often taken as the resources of a person or business etc.)

  6. small rounded bread either plain or sweet

  7. a deep prolonged sound (as of thunder or large bells)

  8. the sound of a drum (especially a snare drum) beaten rapidly and continuously

    Also: drum roll.

  9. a document that can be rolled up (as for storage)

  10. the act of throwing dice

  11. the act of rolling something (as the ball in bowling)

verb

  1. move by turning over or rotating

    Also: turn over.

  2. move along on or as if on wheels or a wheeled vehicle

  3. occur in soft rounded shapes

  4. flatten or spread with a roller

    Also: roll out.

  5. arrange or or coil around

  6. sell something to or obtain something from by energetic and especially underhanded activity

  7. move in a wavy pattern or with a rising and falling motion

  8. move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

  9. cause to move by turning over or in a circular manner of as if on an axis

  10. boil vigorously

  11. show certain properties when being rolled

    Also: roll up.