ROLLの定義と意味 - メリアム・ウェブスター

ROLL Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster Est. 1828 Dictionary Definition noun (1) verb noun (2) noun 3 noun (1) verb noun (2) Synonyms Example Sentences Word History Phrases Containing Rhymes Entries Near Related Articles Cite this Entry Citation Kids Definition Kids Legal Definition Legal More from M-W Show more Show more Citation Kids Legal More from M-W Save Word To save this word, you'll need to log in. Log In roll 1 of 3 noun (1) ˈrōl plural rolls Synonyms of roll 1 : something that is rolled up into a cylinder or ball or rounded as if rolled a roll of camera film rolls of fat : such as a : a quantity (as of fabric or paper) rolled up to form a single package a roll of paper towels a roll of wrapping paper b : a hairstyle (such as a French twist ) in which some or all of the hair is rolled or curled up or under c : any of various prepared foods rolled up for cooking or serving cabbage rolls with a savory pork filling a glazed cinnamon roll see also california roll , coffee roll , egg roll , jelly roll , spring roll , sushi roll d (1) : a small usually round or oblong bread of baked yeast dough a dinner/hamburger/hot dog roll tuna salad on a sandwich roll see also kaiser roll (2) : a sandwich made with a bread roll a lobster roll e : a cylindrical twist of tobacco f : a roll of paper on which music for a player piano is recorded in perforations which actuate the keys g : a flexible case (as of leather) in which articles may be rolled and fastened by straps or clasps jewelry roll h (1) : paper money folded or rolled into a wad a roll of twenty dollar bills (2) slang : bankroll i : a paper tube that holds something (as candies or coins) a roll of quarters 2 a (1) : a written document that may be rolled up : scroll specifically : a document containing an official or formal record the rolls of parliament (2) : a manuscript book b : a list of names or related items : catalog c : an official list the voter rolls : such as (1) : muster roll (2) : a list of members of a school or class or of members of a legislative body 3 : something that performs a rolling action or movement : roller 4 : a wheel for making decorative lines on book covers also : a design impressed by such a tool roll 2 of 3 verb rolled ; rolling ; rolls transitive verb 1 a : to impel forward by causing to turn over and over on a surface rolled the ball down the hill b : to cause to revolve by turning over and over on or as if on an axis rolled the meat in breadcrumbs He rolled his car in the accident. c : to cause to move in a circular manner they rolled their eyes at the absurdity d : to form into a mass by turning over and over roll the dough into balls e : to impel forward with an easy continuous motion f : to cause to move in a given direction by or as if by turning a crank rolled down the window 2 a : to put a wrapping around : enfold , envelop rolled her hair in a towel rolled himself up in a blanket b : to wrap round on itself : shape into a ball or roll rolled up the newspaper also : to produce by such shaping rolled the tortillas 3 : to press, spread, or level with a roller : make smooth, even, or compact hulled and rolled oats rolled paint on the walls — often used with out rolled out the dough 4 a : to move on rollers or wheels rolled the patient into the operating room b : to cause to begin operating or moving roll the cameras 5 a : to sound with a full reverberating tone rolled out the words b : to make a continuous beating sound upon : sound a roll upon rolled their drums c : to utter with a trill rolled his r 's d : to play (a chord) in arpeggio style 6 : to combine so as to comprise one entity — usually used in the phrase rolled into one a shopping center, amusement park, and nightclub all rolled into one 7 : to rob (a drunk, sleeping, or unconscious person) usually by going through the pockets broadly : rob 8 : bowl sense 1 intransitive verb 1 a : to move along a surface by rotation without sliding The ball rolled slowly to a stop. b (1) : to turn over and over The children rolled in the grass. (2) : to luxuriate in an abundant supply : wallow fairly rolling in money 2 a : to move onward or around as if by completing a revolution : elapse , pass the months roll on b : to shift the gaze continually eyes rolling in terror c : to revolve on an axis 3 : to move about : roam , wander 4 a : to go forward in an easy, gentle, or undulating manner The waves rolled in. b : to flow in a continuous stream : pour Money was rolling in. c : to flow as part of a stream of words or sounds The names roll off your tongue. d : to have an undulating contour rolling prairie e : to lie extended : stretch fields rolling to the west 5 a : to travel in a vehicle rolling north on the highway b : to become carried on a stream debris rolling down the flooded street c : to move on wheels trucks rolling down the highway 6 a : to make a deep reverberating sound the thunder rolls b : trill — used of a songbird 7 a : to swing from side to side The ship heaved and rolled . b : to walk with a swinging gait : sway 8 a : to take the form of a cylinder or ball The pad rolls for storage. b : to respond to rolling in a specified way The dough rolls easily. 9 a : to get underway : begin to move or operate The presses started to roll . b : to move forward : develop and maintain impetus The project finally got rolling . especially : to proceed or progress with notable ease or success The team is rolling this season. 10 : to execute a somersault 11 of a football quarterback : to run toward one flank usually parallel to the line of scrimmage especially before throwing a pass — often used with out see also: roll around roll the bones roll the dice roll with the punches roll 3 of 3 noun (2) 1 a : a sound produced by rapid strokes on a drum b : a sonorous and often rhythmical flow of speech c : a heavy reverberatory sound the roll of cannon 2 : a rolling movement or an action or process involving such movement a roll of the dice an airplane's takeoff roll : such as a : a swaying movement of the body b : a side-to-side movement (as of a ship or train) c (1) : a flight maneuver in which a complete revolution about the longitudinal axis of an airplane is made with the horizontal direction of flight being approximately maintained (2) : the motion of an aircraft or spacecraft about its longitudinal axis d : a somersault executed in contact with the ground see also: on a roll Synonyms of roll Relevance Noun (1) list listing Verb round ball Noun (2) rotation spin twirl curve wheel See All Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus Examples of roll in a Sentence Noun (1) called the roll of people supposed to be in the class Verb The children rolled down the hill. The ball rolled slowly to a stop. Roll the chicken wings in the batter. The paramedics rolled him onto the gurney. The car rolled slowly to a stop. A police car rolled up next to us. The children rolled the toy car to each other. The patient was rolled into the emergency room. The fog soon rolled away. Noun (2) the squirrel did a quick roll and vanished up a tree See More Recent Examples on the Web Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback . Noun The Government Accountability Office found that participants in Ticket to Work earned more on average and were more likely to leave disability rolls than similar nonparticipants. — French Hill, Baltimore Sun , 4 May 2026 Opposition parties have sharply criticized the polls in West Bengal after the election commission removed millions of voters from electoral rolls . — ABC News , 4 May 2026 Verb The same jaded bartender who rolls his eyes at your request for a copper Moscow mule mug will not only accept but insist on a traditional pewter cup for your mint julep. — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report , 28 Apr. 2026 While some clips show people singing and dancing along with the movie or as the film's credits roll , other viral videos show fans hanging around long after the film was over to continue the party. — Kate Perez, USA Today , 28 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for roll Word History Etymology Noun (1) Middle English rolle , from Anglo-French roule, rolle , from Medieval Latin rolla , alteration of rotula , from Latin, diminutive of rota wheel; akin to Old High German rad wheel, Welsh rhod , Sanskrit ratha wagon Verb Middle English, from Anglo-French rouler, roller , from roele wheel, rowel & roule roll First Known Use Noun (1) 13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2a(1) Verb 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 3 Noun (2) 1688, in the meaning defined at sense 1c Time Traveler The first known use of roll was in the 13th century See more words from the same century Phrases Containing roll anti - roll anti - roll bar a roll in the hay a roll of the dice barrel roll body roll B - roll California roll coffee roll Dutch roll egg roll eye - roll hand roll heads are going to roll heads roll heads will roll honor roll jelly roll kaiser roll kitchen roll leaf roll let's roll muster roll on a roll pick - and - roll put / roll / throw out the welcome mat ready to roll rock and roll roll about roll around roll back roll bar roll cage roll call roll down roll film roll in roll - neck roll - off roll of honour roll - on roll one's r's roll out roll out of bed roll out the red carpet roll over roll - over arm roll the bones roll the dice roll / trip off the tongue roll up roll up one's sleeves roll with the punches snap roll spring roll sushi roll Swiss roll toilet roll See More Rhymes for roll boal bole bowl coal droll foal goal hole knoll kol mole noll See All Rhymes for roll Browse Nearby Words Rolfs' oak roll rollable See all Nearby Words Articles Related to roll A List of Most Commonly Confused Words Your one-stop clarification shop 'Role' or 'roll'? 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