n.
Pronunciation: ' r ō -l ə r
Function: noun
Date: 13th century
1 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 (as a shade) is rolled up
2 a : a long heavy ocean wave b : TUMBLER 1B
3 : one that rolls or performs a rolling operation
4 : a slowly rolling ground ball