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roll·er / ˈrōlər/ • n. 1. a cylinder that rotates around a central axis and is used in various machines and devices to move, flatten, or spread something. ∎ an absorbent revolving cylinder attached to a handle, used to apply paint. ∎ a small cylinder on which hair is rolled in order to produce curls. ∎ a long swelling wave that appears to roll steadily toward the shore. ∎ [as adj.] of, relating to, or involving roller skates. 2. a brightly colored crow-sized bird (genera Coracias and Eurystomus, family Coraciidae) with predominantly blue plumage, having a characteristic tumbling display flight. 3. a bird of a breed of canary with a trilling song.
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roller2 bird with brilliant plumage. XVII. — G. roller, f. rollen — (O)F. rouler ROLL2; perh. so called from its cry.
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