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a
: a revolving cylinder over or on which something is moved or which is used to press, shape, spread, or smooth something
b
: a cylinder or rod on which something (such as a shade) is rolled up
2
a
: a long heavy ocean wave
b
4
: a slowly rolling ground ball
1
: any of various mostly brightly colored nonpasserine Old World birds (family Coraciidae) that perform rolling aerial dives during courtship displays
2
: a canary having a song in which the notes are soft and run together
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Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 4 Nov. 2024
The image architect, 46, who is known for his work with icons like Zendaya and Céline Dion, partnered with Pepsi Wild Cherry for a new capsule collection that's all about roller skating culture from a day gone by.
—Hedy Phillips, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024
The snow roller bags feature all-terrain wheels, come in three sizes to fit equipment of varying dimensions and include a water-resistant tarpaulin linen to lock out moisture.
—Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 22 Oct. 2024
In the movie of the same name, Xanadu is the name of a roller disco.
—Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 20 Oct. 2024
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The town was a manufacturing hub in the 1960s for the hair roller maker Carmen Curlere before it was sold to U.S. firm Clairol, eventually leading to thousands of job losses and the plant’s closure in 1990.
—Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 4 Nov. 2024
The image architect, 46, who is known for his work with icons like Zendaya and Céline Dion, partnered with Pepsi Wild Cherry for a new capsule collection that's all about roller skating culture from a day gone by.
—Hedy Phillips, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024
The snow roller bags feature all-terrain wheels, come in three sizes to fit equipment of varying dimensions and include a water-resistant tarpaulin linen to lock out moisture.
—Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 22 Oct. 2024
In the movie of the same name, Xanadu is the name of a roller disco.
—Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 20 Oct. 2024
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“Roller.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roller. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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