roll
UK: rəʊl | US: roʊl
v. to move by turning over and over
v. to form into a cylindrical or spherical shape
n. a cylindrical or spherical object
n. an official list or register
The word "roll" traces back to the Latin rotula, a diminutive of rota ("wheel"), reflecting the core idea of circular motion. Through Old French roller, it entered Middle English with meanings tied to turning or wrapping. The semantic expansion to lists (e.g., "scroll") arose from rolled parchment documents. The morpheme preserves its original spelling and core concept of rotation.
The ball began to roll down the hill.
She used a pin to roll the dough flat.
He added their names to the membership roll.
Waves rolled onto the shore at sunset.
The actor forgot his lines during the credit roll.