rolled

• Décrit quelque chose qui a été mis en forme de cylindre ou déplacé en tournant sur lui-même.

Describes something that has been shaped into a cylindrical form or moved by turning over and over.

1. Shaped into a cylinderA2formal

   Formed into a cylindrical shape by rolling.

   roulé en cylindre

   • She placed a rolled towel on the bed.
   • The rolled carpet was stored in the corner.
   • He handed her a rolled-up poster.

   Synonymescylindricaltubular

2. Processed by rollingB1formal

   Made flat or thin by passing through rollers.

   laminé

   • The factory produces rolled steel sheets.
   • Rolled oats are used for making porridge.
   • The rolled dough was ready for baking.

   Synonymescalenderedflattenedpressed

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de se déplacer en tournant sur une surface ou de donner à quelque chose une forme cylindrique.

A verb used to indicate the act of moving by turning over and over on a surface, or to form something into a cylindrical shape.

1. A1formal

   To move by turning over and over on a surface.

   rouler

   • The ball rolled down the hill.
   • She rolled the dough into a thin sheet.
   • He rolled the dice and got a six.

   Synonymesbowlrevolvesomersaultspintumble

2. Form into a shapeA2formal

   To form something into a cylindrical or rounded shape.

   rouler (en forme)

   • She rolled the paper into a tube.
   • He rolled the carpet up and stored it.
   • They rolled the sleeping bags tightly.

   Synonymesballcoilcurlfurltwistwindwrap

   Antonymesflattenspreadstraightenstretchunroll

3. Move on wheelsA2formal

   To move or be moved on wheels or rollers.

   rouler

   • The car rolled slowly into the garage.
   • She rolled the suitcase behind her.
   • The truck rolled along the highway.

   Synonymestrundlewheel

4. Start functioningB1informal

   To begin operating or functioning, especially in a gradual way.

   se mettre en marche

   • The cameras started to roll for the movie scene.
   • Let's get this project rolling.
   • The production line is rolling again after the break.

   Synonymesbegincommenceget goinglaunchset in motionstartstart up

   Antonymesceaseendhaltstop

Variantes phrasalroll aroundroll downroll inroll offroll outroll overroll up