roller

Definition

Anything that rolls.

Etymology

* From Middle English rollere, equivalent to roll + -er. * (credits in TV or film): These were originally printed on a physical cylinder that was rotated in front of the camera.

Example Sentences

• "The deposit of color on the stone is transmitted to the metal by the lithographic roller the same as for paper."
• "The cable used for hauling the wagons on the incline may still be seen, but several of the guiding rollers have disappeared."
• "He threw a beautiful roller that cut the corner perfectly and stopped just outside the circle."