/ rəʊm; NAmE roʊm/ verb
1.
to walk or travel around an area without any definite aim or direction
SYN wander :
[ v , often + adv. / prep. ]
The sheep are allowed to roam freely on this land.
[ vn ]
to roam the countryside / the streets, etc.
2.
roam (over) sth/sb ( of the eyes or hands ) to move slowly over every part of sb/sth :
[ v ]
His gaze roamed over her.
[ vn ]
Her eyes roamed the room.
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WORD ORIGIN
Middle English : of unknown origin.