roller

Definition

  • noun: a part that rolls and is used to move, press, shape, spread, or smooth something
  • noun: a revolving cylinder over or on which something is moved or which is used to press, shape, spread, or smooth something
  • synonyms: bandage, fillet, cylinder

Examples

  • He's had a 'roller-coaster' career. [=a career with many ups and downs]

  • The divorce was an emotional 'roller coaster' for both of them.

  • The casino offers special deals to attract 'high rollers'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Say we'll go there sometime to that pier... ..even if we only just talk about it. No, we'll do it. We'll drink cheap beer. Ride on the roller coaster. Then we'll ride horses on the beach... ..right in the surf. But like a real cowboy. Not that sidesaddle stuff. You mean, one leg on each side ? (..)
    1997 Titanic