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a
: a revolving cylinder over or on which something is moved or which is used to press, shape, spread, or smooth something
b
: a cylinder or rod on which something (such as a shade) is rolled up
2
a
: a long heavy ocean wave
b
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: a slowly rolling ground ball
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: any of various mostly brightly colored nonpasserine Old World birds (family Coraciidae) that perform rolling aerial dives during courtship displays
2
: a canary having a song in which the notes are soft and run together
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Jessica Copeland, Rolling Stone, 21 Nov. 2024
Once you’re done with the paint roller, pour any leftover paint back into the can, carefully fold up the foil, and discard.
—Darcy Lenz, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2024
The weather was still clear and the wind was out of the northwest at 10 to 15 knots, but the long Pacific rollers that beset that coast so much of the time were growing in size.
—Orval C. Johnson, Outdoor Life, 31 Oct. 2024
Foam rollers are good for larger areas, such as the quads or calves, while massage guns can help in spots that are tougher to reach, such as between the shoulder blades.
—Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 29 Oct. 2024
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Noun
These hair rollers are perfect for making curls last all day long while minimizing heat damage.
—Jessica Copeland, Rolling Stone, 21 Nov. 2024
Once you’re done with the paint roller, pour any leftover paint back into the can, carefully fold up the foil, and discard.
—Darcy Lenz, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2024
The weather was still clear and the wind was out of the northwest at 10 to 15 knots, but the long Pacific rollers that beset that coast so much of the time were growing in size.
—Orval C. Johnson, Outdoor Life, 31 Oct. 2024
Foam rollers are good for larger areas, such as the quads or calves, while massage guns can help in spots that are tougher to reach, such as between the shoulder blades.
—Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Roller.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roller. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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