Roller: meaning, definitions and examples
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roller
[ ˈroʊlər ]
sport
A cylindrical object that is used in various sports and games, such as roller skating, rollerblading, and roller hockey. It typically has wheels on the bottom and is used for gliding or moving on a surface.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- People enjoy roller skating in the park.
- She fell while rollerblading down the street.
- The players were practicing roller hockey on the rink.
household
A cylindrical tool with a handle that is used for applying paint to walls or other surfaces. It typically has a rolling mechanism that allows for smooth and even distribution of paint.
Synonyms
paint applicator, paint roller
Examples of usage
- She used a roller to paint the walls of her room.
- The roller made the painting job much faster and easier.
mechanical
A small rotating cylinder or wheel used in machinery to facilitate movement or reduce friction. It can be found in various mechanical systems and devices.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The roller in the machine helps guide the paper through smoothly.
- The conveyor belt has rollers to assist in transporting items.
Translations
Translations of the word "roller" in other languages:
🇵🇹 rolo
- rolete
- rolete de pintura
🇮🇳 रोलर
- रॉलेटर
- पेंट रोलर
🇩🇪 Rolle
- Walze
- Farbroller
🇮🇩 rol
- penggulung
- roller cat
🇺🇦 валик
- ролик
- малярний валик
🇵🇱 wałek
- rolka
- wałek malarski
🇯🇵 ローラー (rōrā)
- 転がり (korogari)
- ペイントローラー (peintorōrā)
🇫🇷 rouleau
- rouleau à peinture
- rouleau de peinture
🇪🇸 rodillo
🇹🇷 rulo
🇰🇷 롤러 (roller)
- 도구 (dogu)
- 페인트 롤러 (peinteu roller)
🇸🇦 أسطوانة (usṭuwāna)
- بكر (bakar)
- بكرة طلاء (bakra ṭilāʾ)
🇨🇿 váleček
- válec
- malířský váleček
🇸🇰 valček
- valec
- maliarsky valček
🇨🇳 滚筒 (gǔntǒng)
🇸🇮 valj
- valček
- barvni valj
🇮🇸 rúlla
🇰🇿 ролик
🇬🇪 როლიკი (roliki)
🇦🇿 rulon
🇲🇽 rodillo
Word origin
The term 'roller' originated in the late 18th century, derived from the verb 'roll'. It initially referred to a cylinder used for rolling or crushing materials. Over time, the term expanded to include various cylindrical objects used in different contexts, such as sports, painting, and machinery. The concept of rollers has evolved to play a significant role in everyday life, providing ease and efficiency in diverse applications.
See also: enrol, enroll, roll, rollerblader, rolling, rollout, unroll, unrolled.