| barrel roll |
a maneuver in which an aircraft completes one spiral revolution around its lengthwise axis, without changing direction of flight. |
| egg roll |
a thin flat square of egg dough that is folded like an envelope around finely chopped raw vegetables and shredded pork or shrimp, and then fried in deep fat. |
| kaiser roll |
a large baked roll with a hard crust, used for sandwiches. |
| Parker House roll |
a roll shaped by folding over a round, flattened piece of dough. |
| rock-'n'-roll |
a form of popular music with a strong beat; rock. [2 definitions] |
| roll around |
to come into existence or happen as part of a repeated cycle. |
| roll bar |
a very strong metal bar fitted over and across the width of a car or other vehicle that minimizes injury to occupants in the event the vehicle rolls over. |
| roll call |
the reading aloud of a list of names of those expected to be present, such as students in a classroom, soldiers in a unit, or members at a meeting. [2 definitions] |
| roll round |
to come into existence or happen as part of a repeated cycle. |
| roll top |
a flexible wooden cover of hinged parallel slats that slides up into the top of a desk when it is being used. |
| roll-on |
dispensed from a roller or rotating ball mounted at the top of the container. |
| roll-out |
a football play in which the quarterback runs rapidly to one side rather than straight back before throwing a pass. |
| sweet roll |
a round, sweet bread that is served as a single portion and usually eaten as a breakfast food. Sweet rolls may contain cinnamon, raisins, nuts, or other flavorings and may be topped with icing. |
| to roll out the red carpet |
to greet in grand or impressive style. |