Roll
/roʊl/
Definitions
- (n.) A written or printed list, often of persons or items.
The roll of attendees was checked before the meeting began.
- (v.) To cause to move by turning over and over on an axis or surface.
He rolled the barrel down the hill.
- (n.) A formal record kept by an official body, such as a jury roll or voting roll.
Her name was missing from the jury roll.
Forms
- rolls
- rolled
- rolling
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Commentary
In legal contexts, "roll" often refers to official lists or registers; clarity in context helps avoid ambiguity with the physical action meaning.
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