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roll

NounSuru VerbTransitive VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

1. roll
2. rolling up
3. (bread) roll
4. roller

This loanword borrowed from English has several meanings depending on context, including a bread roll, a rolling motion, or a roll of material. It is also used in music contexts to mean a drum roll, and in computing or gaming to mean scrolling or rolling actions.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

For audit purposes, the record paper is being kept in roll form.

Sentence 2

The attached drawings to the contract may be submitted in roll form.

Sentence 3

"Please submit the drawings in a roll," the receptionist said.

Sentence 4

"Let's make a roll cake," she said.

Sentence 5

"I love bread rolls," he answered.