rollrollrolls1noun1something made into a long round shape by turning it around itself many times: a roll of materiala roll of film2a small round piece of bread made for one person: a roll and butterrollrollrollsrolledrolling2verb (rolls, rolling, rolled)1to move along by turning over and over; to make something move in this way: The pencil rolled off the table on to the floor. We rolled the rock down the path.2to turn your body over when you are lying down: She rolled over onto her back.3to move on wheels: The car rolled down the hill.4to make something into a long round shape or the shape of a ball: Can you help me to roll up this carpet?5to make something flat by moving something heavy on top of it: Roll the pastry into a large circle.