roller
roller Lexical Profile
roller Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A cylindrical device that rotates about its central axis, used in machinery or by hand to apply pressure, flatten materials, or spread substances such as paint.
"She applied the second coat of blue paint to the bedroom walls using a large foam roller."
A long, heavy, swelling ocean wave that moves steadily toward the shore.
"The surfers waited patiently in the lineup for a massive roller to carry them toward the beach."
An Old World bird belonging to the family Coraciidae, noted for its bright plumage and the dramatic tumbling, rolling flight it performs during territorial and courtship displays.
"The lilac-breasted roller is a striking bird frequently spotted by tourists on safari in East Africa."
• Rhymes for roller
Word Origin & Etymology
From Middle English 'roller', originally referring to a rolling pin or cylindrical tool, derived from 'rollen' (to roll) + '-er' (agent suffix). First recorded in the late 14th century.
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