roll
Translation
to roll, to turn over, a roll, a bun
Examples
The ball rolled down the hill.
The ball rolled down the hill.
She rolled the dough into a ball.
She rolled the dough into a ball.
He bought a roll of paper towels.
He bought a roll of paper towels.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to move by turning over. The coin rolled under the sofa.
((sth.)) ((up/down)) to wrap something around itself. She rolled up the poster.
((a roll)) ((of sth.)) a cylinder of something. We need a roll of paper towels.
Similar Words
Verb synonyms: turn, spin; Noun synonyms: cylinder, bun
Etymology
From Latin 'rotula', meaning 'little wheel'. Think of rotation.
Memory Tips
Picture a round object, like a wheel or a ball, 'rolling'.