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[C] Countable
pl: rollers

This word evokes a sense of repetitive, rotating motion. It is most commonly associated with industrial efficiency or cosmetic grooming, where the physical shape of the cylinder is the defining characteristic of the tool's function. In modern slang or gaming contexts, it often describes a character or mechanism that relies on random chance (rolling dice) or a high-risk, high-reward strategy, shifting the meaning from a physical tool to a conceptual gamble.

Referencing individual tools like a paint roller or a hair curler.

Meanings

Noun

A cylindrical tool or device used for flattening, painting, or applying pressure.

"The painter used a foam roller to cover the wall quickly."

Noun

A small plastic or metal tube used to curl hair.

"She put her hair in rollers before going to bed."

Noun

A person or thing that rolls.

"The heavy roller moved slowly across the fresh asphalt."

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