roll
nounmasculine/ˈʁɔ.lu/medium
ro·lo
Definitions
1An object in the shape of a cylinder or that can be rolled up.
He bought a roll of paper.
The roll of tape ran out.
2The act of rolling or turning something.
He rolled the ball.
The car rolled around the corner.
3A type of food made with rice and fish, often found in Japanese cuisine.
He ordered a sushi roll.
The fish roll was delicious.
4A colloquial term to refer to a complicated or confusing situation.
The situation turned into a roll.
He got himself into a roll.
5A type of movement where something is turned or rolled.
He rolled the ball.
The car rolled down the road.
6A type of film roll used in photography.
He bought a roll of film.
The roll of film was finished.
7A term used to describe a type of music or musical style.
He likes rock roll.
The roll of electronic music is popular.
8A colloquial term to refer to a long and boring movie or story.
That movie was a roll.
The story he told was a roll.
9A term used to describe a carefree behavior or attitude.
He has a laid-back roll.
The way he acts is a roll.
10A term used to describe a type of dance or dance style.
He likes dance roll.
The roll of modern dance is popular.
11A term used to describe a carefree lifestyle.
He lives a roll life.
The roll of life he leads is interesting.
12A term used to describe a popular style of music or dance.
He likes popular roll.
The roll of popular music is interesting.
13A term used to describe a carefree and fun lifestyle.
He leads a fun roll.
The roll of life he leads is fun.
14A term used to describe a carefree and cheerful lifestyle.
He leads a cheerful roll.
The roll of life he leads is cheerful.
15A term used to describe a carefree and fun lifestyle.
He leads a fun roll.
The roll of life he leads is fun.
Etymology
Do latim 'rotulus'