Rolls
Posh car, informally
Rolls is the plural of roll, which at its core involves circular motion or cylindrical shape.
Bread rolls are small rounded portions.
A roll of film or tape is wound around itself.
To roll is to move by turning over: The ball rolled under the couch.
A roll call is a reading of names.
Someone on a roll is enjoying a streak of success.
To roll with the punches is to adapt to difficulties.
She rolls her eyes expresses exasperation.
Rolls also names the luxury automobile brand Rolls-Royce, often shortened: He bought a Rolls.
Uncontrolled rolling descent
- somersaultFull-body forward rotation
- rotationTurning on an axis
- spinRapid rotation around axis
- flipQuick turning motion
cartwheel · gymnastics · judo · aikido · mat · tuck · momentum · ground
Propel by arm motion
- castPerformers, throw, or splint
- crapsCasino dice wagering
- gamblingBetting on uncertain results
- snake eyesPair of ones rolled
boxcars · lucky seven · chance · casino · probability · Yahtzee · tabletop · natural
List of members
- registerRecord officially; vocal range
- inventoryCatalog of held assets
- manifestClearly apparent or displayed
- musterAssemble for inspection
catalog · attendance · payroll · electoral · census · enrollment · membership · names
Soft rounded roll
- kaiserPatterned crusty roll
- briocheEnriched French bread
- croissantLayered crescent-shaped pastry
- baguetteElongated crusty loaf
sourdough · ciabatta · challah · milk bread · slider bun · cloverleaf · crescent · bakery
British automotive pioneer
- luxuryExpensive nonessential comfort
- automobileSelf-propelled passenger conveyance
- PhantomGhost or famous aircraft
- chauffeurProfessional hired driver
limousine · bespoke · British · prestige · coachwork · grille · elegance · Bentley
Adipose tissue
- bulgeOutward curved projection
- fleshSoft body matter
- midriffAbdomen's front surface
- bellyFront midsection
muffin top · skin · adipose · folds · waistline · spare tire · love handles · tummy
tumble
Uncontrolled rolling descent
- somersaultFull-body forward rotation
- rotationTurning on an axis
- spinRapid rotation around axis
flip · cartwheel · gymnastics · judo · aikido · mat · tuck · momentum · ground · fall
throw
Propel by arm motion
snake eyes · boxcars · lucky seven · chance · casino · probability · Yahtzee · tabletop · natural · loaded
roster
List of members
- registerRecord officially; vocal range
- inventoryCatalog of held assets
- manifestClearly apparent or displayed
muster · catalog · attendance · payroll · electoral · census · enrollment · membership · names · headcount
bun
Soft rounded roll
baguette · sourdough · ciabatta · challah · milk bread · slider bun · cloverleaf · crescent · bakery · yeast
Royce
British automotive pioneer
- luxuryExpensive nonessential comfort
- automobileSelf-propelled passenger conveyance
- PhantomGhost or famous aircraft
chauffeur · limousine · bespoke · British · prestige · coachwork · grille · elegance · Bentley · wealth
fat
Adipose tissue
belly · muffin top · skin · adipose · folds · waistline · spare tire · love handles · tummy · pudge
reel
Winding cylinder or dance
footage · camera · celluloid · exposure · darkroom · developing · negative · stock · loaded · advance
- on a rollEnjoying repeated successes
- roll overRotate one's body
- roller skatesWheeled boots for gliding
- rock and rollRhythm-heavy fifties pop
- roller coastersGravity-powered amusement vehicles
- rolling pinTool for flattening dough
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