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rolls

n. · v.
US //ˈɹoʊɫz// UK //ɹˈəʊlz// rolls
  1. 1 bread (n.)
    A2 Elementary Cooking

    small, individual pieces of bread, often round or oval.

    small, typically individual-sized portions of bread, often served as an accompaniment to a meal.

    Example

    We bought some fresh dinner rolls to eat with the hot soup.

    Example

    The bakery specialises in artisanal sourdough rolls, which are delivered fresh to local restaurants every morning before service begins.
  2. 2 official lists (n.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate

    official lists of names, such as students in a class or voters.

    official documents or registers containing a list of names, often for the purpose of attendance or membership.

    Example

    The teacher checked the class rolls to see who was absent today.

    Example

    The electoral rolls were updated meticulously ahead of the national election to ensure that every eligible citizen was accounted for.
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  1. 3 luxury cars (n.)
    C1 Advanced Informal British English

    a short, informal name for a Rolls-Royce car.

    an elliptical, informal reference to a Rolls-Royce motor vehicle.

    Example

    He arrived at the gala in one of his vintage Rolls.

    Example

    The collector took great pride in his fleet of classic Rolls, maintaining each vehicle in pristine condition for high-profile exhibitions.

  2. 4 turning or moving (v.)
    A2 Elementary

    to move by turning over and over, or to move on wheels.

    to move by turning on an axis or by means of wheels; also describes the action of flattening something with a heavy tool.

    Example

    The ball rolls across the grass and stops near the tree.

    Example

    The heavy fog rolls in from the coast every evening, obscuring the lighthouse and making navigation difficult for local sailors.
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