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

  • (..) heard and you stole it from a movie. - Tell the ladies I said hey. - You know there are pictures of her in someones wallet too. - Hop in the car Evel Knievel. Let's go ride the roller coaster. - Thanks. - Go! - Not as fun as I remember. - Shoot the control box. - Columbus. (..)
    2009 Zombieland
  • (..) - Yeah. - But.. Zombie-kill of the week.. no sir. I saw this construction worker I shit you not. He's on the steam roller and the zombie goes down in front of me.. Ever roll a tube of tooth paste up from the bottom? - Yeah. I always rolled up from bottom to top. - Yeah, zombie's head is the cap. (..)
    2009 Zombieland