To roll
Example: The wheel rolls smoothly on surface
Definition
"To roll" means to move by turning over and over on an axis or surface, usually in a smooth and continuous motion. For example, a wheel rolls smoothly on a surface as it turns and advances forward.
Etymology
The verb "to roll" comes from the Old French word 'rolle,' which meant a scroll or a roll of parchment, and from the Latin 'rotulus,' a diminutive of 'rota,' meaning wheel. Did you know? The connection to wheels highlights the idea of circular motion inherent in the word "to roll."
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"To roll" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B2) - set 4", containing 112 commonly used words.
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