rolled (A1)
verb
Pronunciation: /roʊld/
Definition
To move by turning over and over, or to make something move in that way.
Examples
The ball rolled down the hill.
He rolled the suitcase behind him.
How to Use rolled
- roll down (phrasal verb)
- To move downwards by turning over and over. — "The marbles rolled down the ramp."
- roll out (phrasal verb)
- To flatten dough or pastry with a rolling pin. — "Can you roll out the dough for the pie?"
- roll up (phrasal verb)
- To form something into a cylindrical or spherical shape by rolling. — "He rolled up his sleeves before starting work."
- roll in (phrasal verb)
- To arrive, especially in large numbers or quantities. — "The profits are starting to roll in."
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