roll

/ɹəʊl/verb
Early ChildhoodNot in standard dictionaries
1

To revolve by turning over and over; to move by turning on a horizontal axis; to impel forward with a revolving motion on a supporting surface.

2

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

3

To bind or involve by winding, as with a bandage; to enwrap; often with up.

4

To drive, impel, or flow onward with a steady, wave-like motion.

5

To utter copiously, especially with sounding words; to utter with a deep sound; — often with forth, or out.

6

To press, level, spread, or form with a roller or rollers.

7

To move upon rollers or wheels.

8

To tumble in gymnastics; to do a somersault.

9

To leave or begin a journey; sometimes with out.

10

To compete, especially with vigor.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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