Synonyms for roll

Other words for “roll”, grouped by meaning.

We found 45 synonyms for “roll”. The most common are axial rotation, axial motion, roster, roller, rolling wave.

noun rotary motion of an object around its own axis

noun a list of names

Synonymsroster

noun a long heavy sea wave as it advances towards the shore

noun a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)

noun a roll of currency notes (often taken as the resources of a person or business etc.)

Synonymsbankroll

noun small rounded bread either plain or sweet

Synonymsbun

noun a deep prolonged sound (as of thunder or large bells)

noun the sound of a drum (especially a snare drum) beaten rapidly and continuously

noun a document that can be rolled up (as for storage)

Synonymsscroll

noun the act of throwing dice

Synonymscast

noun the act of rolling something (as the ball in bowling)

Synonymsbowl

verb move by turning over or rotating

Synonymsturn over

verb move along on or as if on wheels or a wheeled vehicle

Synonymswheel

verb occur in soft rounded shapes

Synonymsundulate

verb flatten or spread with a roller

Synonymsroll out

verb arrange or or coil around

verb sell something to or obtain something from by energetic and especially underhanded activity

Synonymshustlepluck

verb move in a wavy pattern or with a rising and falling motion

verb move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

verb cause to move by turning over or in a circular manner of as if on an axis

Synonymsrevolve

verb boil vigorously

Synonymsseethe

verb show certain properties when being rolled

Synonymsroll up

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University