roll

Pronunciation

/ˈrəʊl/

Roll (countable): A cylindrical shape, often made of paper, used for writing or drawing on. For example: “The artist unrolled a fresh sheet of paper.”
Roll (uncountable): A series of consecutive events or actions, often involving movement or repetition. For example: “The movie had a long action sequence where the characters rolled down a hill.”
Roll call (noun): The act of calling out names in a group to check attendance. For example: “The teacher took attendance by doing a roll call.”
Roll of thunder (noun): A continuous sound of thunder. For example: “The sky darkened, and a roll of thunder echoed in the distance.”

To roll (transitive): To move or turn something along a surface using rotation, usually by applying pressure. For example: “She rolled the dough into thin sheets.”
To roll over (intransitive): To turn from one side to the other while sleeping or lying down. For example: “The baby finally rolled over onto their stomach.”
To roll oneself up in something (intransitive): To wrap oneself or an object around another object, typically a blanket or mat. For example: “He rolled himself up in a sleeping bag.”
To roll credits (intransitive): To display the names of filmmakers and others involved in a film or television production at the end. For example: “After the movie, the credits started to roll.”

Rolling (adjective): Characterized by continuous movement or change, like waves or hills. For example: “The rolling hills provided a stunning backdrop for the picnic.”
Rolling thunder (adjective): Describing thunder that moves gradually across the sky. For example: “The rolling thunder was a constant reminder of the approaching storm.”

Noun: “The chef carefully rolled the sushi using fresh fish and rice.”
Verb: “After a long day, he rolled onto his bed and fell asleep immediately.”
Adjective: “The rolling hills stretched as far as the eye could see.”