rolled

UK: rəʊld | US: roʊld

Definition

  1. v. (past tense and past participle of roll)

    1. To move by turning over and over on an axis.
    1. To flatten or shape with a roller.
    1. To wrap or enfold in a covering.
Structure
roll <to revolve>ed <past tense suffix>
Etymology

The word rolled derives from the verb roll, which traces back to Old French roler (to revolve) and Latin rotulare (to make circular), from rota (wheel). The suffix -ed marks the past tense, a common Germanic grammatical feature. The concept of circular motion is central to its meaning, reflecting physical movement (e.g., a ball rolling) or metaphorical actions (e.g., rolling out a plan).

Examples

  1. She rolled the dough into a perfect circle.

  2. The ball rolled down the hill and into the river.

  3. He rolled up the poster carefully to avoid creases.

  4. Thunder rolled across the darkened sky.

  5. The ship rolled violently in the storm.