Illustration of scroll
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a
: something resembling a scroll in shape
especially
: a spiral or convoluted form in ornamental design derived from the curves of a loosely or partly rolled parchment scroll
b
: the curved head of a bowed stringed musical instrument see violin illustration
scrolled; scrolling; scrolls
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: to move text or graphics up or down or across a display screen as if by unrolling a scroll
2
: to progress, move, or be revealed as if by the unrolling of a scroll
watch scenery scroll by large picture windows—
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: to cause (text or graphics on a display screen) to move in scrolling
Examples of scroll in a Sentence
Noun
He read from the scroll.
a scarf with lovely green scrolls on it
Verb
You have to scroll the screen to see the bottom of the Web page.
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Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 21 May 2025
The scroll wheel can also function as a third button plus it can be pushed left and right for convenient horizontal scrolling.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2025
Snag this sell-out risk before it’s gone, then keep scrolling to shop more skincare must-haves from Tower 28’s S.O.S. collection.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 23 May 2025
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Noun
Social media - with a never-ending scroll of video and photos - has conditioned the public to expect realistic images in real time.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 21 May 2025
The scroll wheel can also function as a third button plus it can be pushed left and right for convenient horizontal scrolling.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
Verb
That’s just the beginning, though—keep scrolling for more impressive deals, starting at just $5.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2025
Snag this sell-out risk before it’s gone, then keep scrolling to shop more skincare must-haves from Tower 28’s S.O.S. collection.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 23 May 2025
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“Scroll.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scroll. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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scroll
1 of 2 noun1
: a roll of paper or animal skin that has been prepared as a writing surface
especially
: one on which something is written or engraved
2
: an ornament resembling a loosely or partly rolled scroll
scroll
2 of 2 verb
: to move (as text or graphics) up or down or across a display screen as if by unrolling a scroll
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