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   Roll·er

   /ˈrōlər/

   

   noun

   • 1. a cylinder that rotates around a central axis and is used in various machines and devices to move, flatten, or spread something: "the sheets moved through rollers and down the folding machine"
   • ▪ an absorbent revolving cylinder attached to a handle, used to apply paint: "further coats can be applied by brush or roller"
   • ▪ a small cylinder on which hair is rolled in order to produce curls: "it's best to put rollers in when hair is slightly damp after washing"
   • ▪ a long surgical bandage rolled up for convenient application.
   • 2. a long swelling wave that appears to roll steadily toward the shore: "the Atlantic rollers"
   • 3. relating to or involving roller skates: "roller hockey"
   • 4. a brightly colored crow-sized bird with predominantly blue plumage, having a characteristic tumbling display flight.
   • 5. a bird of a breed of tumbler pigeon.
   • 6. a bird of a breed of canary with a trilling song.
   • 7. a broad surcingle, typically padded at the withers.

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