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verb

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1. To cause to revolve by turning over and over; to move by turning on an axis; to impel forward by causing to turn over and over on a supporting surface.

   Example: To roll a wheel, a ball, or a barrel.

2. To turn over and over.

   Example: The child will roll on the floor.

3. To tumble in gymnastics; to do a somersault.

4. To wrap (something) round on itself; to form into a spherical or cylindrical body by causing to turn over and over.

   Example: To roll a sheet of paper; to roll clay or putty into a ball.