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Topics referred to by the same term
Rolls may refer to: Charles Rolls (engraver) (1799–1885), engraver Charles Rolls (1877–1910), Welsh motoring and aviation pioneer, co-founder of Rolls-Royce
Rolls
1906–1987 UK automobile and aerospace manufacturer
Rolls-Royce Limited was a British luxury car and later an aero-engine manufacturing business established in 1904 in Manchester by the partnership of Charles
Rolls-Royce_Limited
List of articles associated with the British automobile and engine manufacturer
Rolls-Royce may refer to: Rolls-Royce Limited, a British manufacturer of cars and later aircraft engines, founded in 1906, now defunct Rolls-Royce Motors
Rolls-Royce
British multinational aerospace and defence company
Rolls-Royce Holdings plc is a British multinational aerospace and defence company incorporated in February 2011. The company owns Rolls-Royce, a business
Rolls-Royce_Holdings
British automobile company (1998–present)
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Limited is a British luxury automobile maker that has operated as a wholly owned subsidiary of BMW AG since 2003 – as the exclusive
Rolls-Royce_Motor_Cars
Court terminology
Plea rolls are parchment rolls recording details of legal suits or actions in a court of law in England. Courts began recording their proceedings in plea
Plea_rolls
Aircraft engine family
The Rolls-Royce Merlin is a British liquid-cooled V12 piston aero engine of 27-litre (1,650 cu in) capacity. Developed as a private venture by Rolls-Royce
Rolls-Royce_Merlin
Motor vehicle
The Rolls-Royce Ghost is a full-sized luxury car manufactured by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. The "Ghost" nameplate, named in honour of the Silver Ghost, a
Rolls-Royce_Ghost
Ultra-luxury flagship automobile in its eighth generation
The Rolls-Royce Phantom is a full-sized luxury saloon manufactured by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. It is the eighth and current generation of the Rolls-Royce
Rolls-Royce_Phantom_VIII
This is a list of Rolls-Royce branded motor cars and includes vehicles manufactured by: Rolls-Royce Limited (1906–1973) Rolls-Royce Motors (1973–2003)
List of Rolls-Royce motor cars
List_of_Rolls-Royce_motor_cars
Official records of the English and UK Parliaments
The Rolls of Parliament (Latin: Rotuli parliamentorum or Rot. Parl.) were the official records of the English Parliament and the subsequent Parliament
Rolls_of_Parliament
British luxury automobile manufacturer owned by Volkswagen Group
separation of Bentley and Rolls-Royce followed a series of mergers and acquisitions, beginning with the 1931 purchase by Rolls-Royce of Bentley, then in
Bentley
Motor vehicle
The Rolls-Royce Cullinan is a full-size luxury crossover sport utility vehicle (SUV) manufactured by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars as the brand's first all-wheel
Rolls-Royce_Cullinan
Collection of English medieval financial records
The Fine rolls are a collection of financial records maintained by the English Chancery in the Middle Ages. Originating in the reign of King Henry III
Fine_rolls
Turbofan aircraft engine
The Rolls-Royce BR700, with latest variants being marketed as the Rolls-Royce Pearl, is a family of turbofan engines for regional jets and corporate jets
Rolls-Royce_BR700
Ultra-luxury flagship automobile
The Rolls-Royce Phantom is a full-sized luxury saloon car made by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. Launched in 2003, it was the first Rolls-Royce developed and
Rolls-Royce_Phantom_VII
Former British car company (1973–1998)
Rolls-Royce Motors was a British luxury car manufacturer, created in 1973 during the de-merger of the Rolls-Royce automotive business from the nationalised
Rolls-Royce_Motors
British luxury electric vehicle
The Rolls-Royce Spectre is a full-sized luxury electric grand tourer manufactured by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. The Spectre was formally launched in Napa
Rolls-Royce_Spectre
1960s British turbofan aircraft engine
The Rolls-Royce RB211 is a British family of high-bypass turbofan engines made by Rolls-Royce. The engines are capable of generating 41,030 to 59,450 lbf
Rolls-Royce_RB211
British turbofan engine family
The Rolls-Royce Spey (company designations RB.163 and RB.168 and RB.183) is a low-bypass turbofan engine originally designed and manufactured by Rolls-Royce
Rolls-Royce_Spey
Process of reorganizing electoral voter rolls in India
electoral rolls through house to house enumeration, pre-filled forms, and verification of old voter data. The SIR aims to ensure that electoral rolls across
Special_Intensive_Revision
1930s British piston aircraft engine
The Rolls-Royce Griffon is a British 37-litre (2,240 cu in) capacity, 60-degree V12, liquid-cooled aero engine designed and built by Rolls-Royce Limited
Rolls-Royce_Griffon
Car model
The Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow and its slightly stretched version, the Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith II, are full-size luxury cars produced by British automaker
Rolls-Royce_Silver_Shadow
Series of gasoline engines for military vehicles
The Rolls-Royce B range was a range of petrol engines first intended to be installed in a car but in 1943 developed into a range to power the British
Rolls-Royce_B_range_engines
British luxury car model
The Rolls-Royce Wraith is a full-size ultra-luxury car/grand tourer manufactured by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars and based on the chassis of the Rolls-Royce
Rolls-Royce_Wraith_(2013)
Family of turbofan aircraft engines
The Rolls-Royce Trent is a family of high-bypass turbofans produced by Rolls-Royce. It continues the three spool architecture of the 1972 RB211 with a
Rolls-Royce_Trent
British motoring and aviation pioneer (1877–1910)
Charles Stewart Rolls (27 August 1877 – 12 July 1910) was a British motoring and aviation pioneer. With Henry Royce, he co-founded the Rolls-Royce car manufacturing
Charles_Rolls
1893 registry of citizens living on US tribal lands
The Dawes Rolls (or Final Rolls of Citizens and Freedmen of the Five Civilized Tribes, or Dawes Commission of Final Rolls) were created by the United
Dawes_Rolls
2021 car model
The Rolls-Royce Boat Tail is a mid-sized luxury coach built grand tourer car made by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. Rolls-Royce said it created a trio of Boat
Rolls-Royce_Boat_Tail
2019 film directed by John Turturro
The Jesus Rolls is a 2019 American crime comedy film written by, directed by, and starring John Turturro. It doubles as a remake of the 1974 French film
The_Jesus_Rolls
Turbofan jet engine developed in the 1960s
The Rolls-Royce Turbomeca Adour is a two-shaft low bypass turbofan aircraft engine developed by Rolls-Royce Turbomeca Limited, a joint venture between
Rolls-Royce_Turbomeca_Adour
Spur Rolls-Royce Silver Spur II Rolls-Royce Silver Spur III Rolls-Royce New Silver Spur (mark IV) Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn Rolls-Royce Flying Spur Rolls-Royce
Rolls-Royce_SZ
Topics referred to by the same term
Rolls-Royce Wraith may refer to a number of different automobiles: Rolls-Royce Wraith (1938), a 1938 automobile by Rolls-Royce Limited Rolls-Royce Wraith
Rolls-Royce_Wraith
13th-century census of England and Wales
The Hundred Rolls are a census of England and parts of what is now Wales taken in the late thirteenth century. Often considered an attempt to produce
Hundred_Rolls
Motor vehicle
The Rolls-Royce Corniche is a two-door, front-engine, rear wheel drive luxury car produced by Rolls-Royce Motors as a hardtop coupé (from 1971 to 1980)
Rolls-Royce_Corniche
British turbofan engine, developed from earlier Trent series engines
The Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 is a high-bypass turbofan engine produced by Rolls-Royce, one of the two engine options for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, competing
Rolls-Royce_Trent_1000
Marine gas turbine alternator
The Rolls-Royce MT30 (Marine Turbine) is a marine gas turbine engine based on the Rolls-Royce Trent 800 aero engine. The MT30 retains 80% commonality
Rolls-Royce_MT30
Bonnet ornament on Rolls-Royce cars
The Spirit of Ecstasy is the hood ornament of the Rolls-Royce cars. It is in the form of a woman leaning forwards with her arms outstretched behind and
Spirit_of_Ecstasy
Luxury convertible car
The Rolls-Royce Dawn is a convertible luxury grand tourer manufactured by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. It was announced at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show. The
Rolls-Royce_Dawn
Turbofan aircraft engine
The Rolls-Royce Trent XWB is a high-bypass turbofan produced by Rolls-Royce Holdings. In July 2006, the Trent XWB (eXtra Wide Body) was selected to exclusively
Rolls-Royce_Trent_XWB
Ultra-luxury flagship automobiles
Automaker Rolls-Royce has used the Phantom name on full-sized luxury cars and limousines since 1925, making it the longest-used car model nameplate in
Rolls-Royce_Phantom
The Gascon Rolls, also known as the Vascon Rolls (Latin: Rotuli Vasconiae or Vasconie), are records from the English government of Aquitaine, Gascony
Gascon_Rolls
1940s British turbojet aircraft engine
The Rolls-Royce Avon was the first axial flow jet engine designed and produced by Rolls-Royce. Introduced in 1950, the engine went on to become one of
Rolls-Royce_Avon
Brazilian mixed martial artist (1951–1982)
Rolls Gracie (Portuguese: [ˈɡɾejsi]; 1951–1982) was a Brazilian martial artist. He was a prominent member of the Gracie family known for their founding
Rolls_Gracie
Nuclear reactor design
The Rolls-Royce SMR, also known as the UK SMR, is a small modular reactor (SMR) design being developed by the Rolls-Royce (RR) company in the United Kingdom
Rolls-Royce_SMR
Motor vehicle
The Rolls-Royce 100 EX and the 101 EX, with 'EX' standing for experimental models, are two related concept cars developed by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars and
Rolls-Royce_100EX
Frozen pizza snack
Pizza rolls are a frozen food product consisting of bite-sized breaded pizza pockets with an interior of tomato sauce, cheese or cheese analogue, and
Pizza_rolls
Motor vehicle
The Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is a full-size luxury car produced by Rolls-Royce Motors, in Crewe, England, from 1980 to 1997. It was the first model in
Rolls-Royce_Silver_Spirit
Armoured car
The Rolls-Royce armoured car is a British armoured car developed in 1914 and used during the First World War, Irish Civil War, the inter-war period in
Rolls-Royce_armoured_car
Pressurised water reactor series
The Rolls-Royce Pressurised Water Reactor (PWR) series has powered the Royal Navy's nuclear submarines since the Valiant class, commissioned in 1966.
Rolls-Royce_PWR
Motor vehicle
The Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph and its extended wheelbase version, the Rolls-Royce Park Ward, are full-size luxury automobiles manufactured and marketed
Rolls-Royce_Silver_Seraph
List of persons who are eligible to vote in a particular electoral district
annually), while some jurisdictions compile new electoral rolls before each election. Electoral rolls are the result of a process of voter registration. In
Electoral_roll
Turbofan aircraft engine family
The Rolls-Royce AE 3007 (US military: F137) is a turbofan engine produced by Rolls-Royce North America, sharing a common core with the Rolls-Royce T406
Rolls-Royce_AE_3007
Second most senior judge in England and Wales
The Keeper or Master of the Rolls and Records of the Chancery of England, known as the Master of the Rolls, is the President of the Civil Division of the
Master_of_the_Rolls
Luxury saloon produced by Rolls-Royce
The Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is a luxury automobile produced by Rolls-Royce Limited from April 1955 to March 1966. It was the core model of the Rolls-Royce
Rolls-Royce_Silver_Cloud
2000s British turbofan aircraft engine
The Rolls-Royce Trent 900 is a high-bypass turbofan produced by Rolls-Royce plc to power the Airbus A380, competing with the Engine Alliance GP7000. Initially
Rolls-Royce_Trent_900
Type of dim sum
Spring rolls are rolled appetizers or dim sum commonly found in Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai and Southeast Asian cuisines. The wrapper, fillings, and cooking
Spring_roll
Ice cream dessert
romanized: ai-sa-krim phat), also known as rolled ice cream or ice cream rolls, is a sweetened frozen dessert. It is made using milk, cream and sugars
Stir-fried_ice_cream
Reciprocating internal combustion engine
The Rolls-Royce Meteor later renamed the Rover Meteor is a British tank engine that was developed during the Second World War. It was used in British
Rolls-Royce_Meteor
Submarine nuclear power subsidiary of Rolls-Royce Holdings
Rolls-Royce Submarines, a subsidiary of Rolls-Royce, operates three sites licensed to handle nuclear material, two of which are at Raynesway in Derby
Rolls-Royce_Submarines
Music storage medium used to operate a player piano, piano player or reproducing piano
piano, piano player or reproducing piano. Piano rolls, like other music rolls, are continuous rolls of paper with holes punched into them. These perforations
Piano_roll
Ultra-luxury flagship automobile in its second generation
The Rolls-Royce Phantom II was the third and last of Rolls-Royce's 40/50 hp models, replacing the New Phantom in 1929. It used an improved version of the
Rolls-Royce_Phantom_II
Record of members of Native American tribes
variety of tribal rolls, including allotment rolls, annuity rolls, census rolls, judgement rolls, and removal rolls. Today, tribal rolls are created and
Native_American_tribal_rolls
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up crescent roll in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Crescent rolls may refer to Croissant, a crescent-shaped pastry made from laminated dough Pillsbury
Crescent_rolls
1950s British turbofan aircraft engine family
The Rolls-Royce RB.80 Conway was the first turbofan jet engine to enter service. Development started at Rolls-Royce in the 1940s, but the design was used
Rolls-Royce_Conway
Luxury car produced from 1906 to 1926
The Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost name refers both to a car model and one specific car from that series. Originally named the "40/50 h.p." the chassis was
Rolls-Royce_Silver_Ghost
High-end luxury convertible
The Rolls-Royce Corniche V is a high end, two-door, four-seater luxury convertible car, that was produced in the United Kingdom from 1999 until 2002.
Rolls-Royce_Corniche_(2000)
Canadian boxer
Steve Rolls is a Canadian professional boxer. Steve Rolls was on the 2009 and 2010 Canadian National Boxing Team. In his amateur career he had an 83–14
Steve_Rolls
Never completed engine for the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II
General Electric/Rolls-Royce F136 was an afterburning turbofan engine being developed by General Electric, Allison Engine Company, and Rolls-Royce (Allison
General Electric/Rolls-Royce F136
General_Electric/Rolls-Royce_F136
Ultra-luxury flagship automobile in its third generation
The Rolls-Royce Phantom III was the final large pre-war Rolls-Royce. Introduced in 1936, it replaced the Phantom II, and it was the only V12 Rolls-Royce
Rolls-Royce_Phantom_III
Australian politician and lawyer
Alice Rolls (born 1978 or 1979) is an Australian politician and lawyer, and has represented the district of Unley in the South Australian House of Assembly
Alice_Rolls
Women's hairstyle
Victory rolls are a women's hairstyle that was popular throughout much of the 1940s, with a recent resurgence in popularity during the 21st century. The
Victory_rolls
side-rolls are what produce the mechanical advantage. With the side rolls all the way open, one has the maximum mechanical advantage. With the side rolls all
Plate_rolling_machine
Australian savoury snack
easily eaten on the move without a plate or cutlery. Since 1995, Chiko Rolls have been made by Simplot Australia. A Chiko Roll's filling is primarily
Chiko_Roll
1940s British turbojet aircraft engine
The Rolls-Royce RB.37 Derwent is a 1940s British centrifugal compressor turbojet engine, the second Rolls-Royce jet engine to enter production. It was
Rolls-Royce_Derwent
Ultra-luxury flagship automobile in its fourth generation
Rolls-Royce Phantom IV is a British automobile produced by Rolls-Royce. Only eighteen were made between 1950 and 1956, sold only to buyers whom Rolls-Royce
Rolls-Royce_Phantom_IV
1940s British turbojet aircraft engine
The Rolls-Royce RB.41 Nene is a 1940s British centrifugal compressor turbojet engine. The Nene was a complete redesign, rather than a scaled-up Rolls-Royce
Rolls-Royce_Nene
Motor vehicle
The Rolls-Royce Sweptail is a one-off coachbuilt luxury car made by Rolls-Royce Motor for a private client. it was unveiled in May 2017 at Concorso d'Eleganza
Rolls-Royce_Sweptail
Marine gas turbine engine
The Rolls-Royce WR-21 is a gas turbine marine engine, designed with a view to powering the latest naval surface combatants of the partner nations. Developed
Rolls-Royce_WR-21
American Chinese appetizer
wrapped wheat flour skin, which is fried in hot oil. Despite its name, egg rolls generally do not contain egg. However, it is sometimes brushed with egg
Egg_roll
Medieval and post-medieval English financial documents
The pipe rolls, sometimes called the Great Rolls or the Great Rolls of the Pipe, are a collection of financial records maintained by the English Exchequer
Pipe_rolls
1950s British turbofan aircraft engine
The Rolls-Royce Pegasus is a British turbofan engine originally designed by Bristol Siddeley. It was manufactured by Rolls-Royce plc. The engine is not
Rolls-Royce_Pegasus
Small loaf of bread
a meal and eaten plain or with butter. Rolls can be served whole or cut and filled to make a sandwich. Rolls are common throughout Europe, under many
Bread_roll
Turbofan engine produced by Rolls-Royce beginning 1993
The Rolls-Royce Trent 800 is a high-bypass turbofan produced by Rolls-Royce plc, one of the engine options for the first-generation Boeing 777 variants
Rolls-Royce_Trent_800
Motor vehicle
The Rolls-Royce 20/25 is the second of Rolls-Royce Limited's inter-war entry-level models. Built between 1929 and 1936, it was very popular, becoming the
Rolls-Royce_20/25
1929 British aero engine
The Rolls-Royce R is a British aero engine that was designed and built specifically for air racing purposes by Rolls-Royce Limited. Nineteen R engines
Rolls-Royce_R
Motor vehicle
The Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé is a luxury grand tourer manufactured by Rolls-Royce that debuted at the 2007 North American International Auto
Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé
Rolls-Royce_Phantom_Drophead_Coupé
Turboshaft aircraft engine
The Allison Model 250 (now known as the Rolls-Royce M250 and designated T63/T703 in US military service) is a highly successful turboshaft engine family
Allison_Model_250
1990s British turbofan aircraft engine
The Rolls-Royce Trent 700 is a high-bypass turbofan aircraft engine produced by Rolls-Royce plc to power the Airbus A330. Rolls-Royce was studying a RB211
Rolls-Royce_Trent_700
Motor vehicle
The Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupé is a luxury car manufactured by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars that debuted at the 2008 Geneva International Motor Show in Geneva
Rolls-Royce_Phantom_Coupé
Aircraft propulsion system
The Rolls-Royce LiftSystem, together with the F135 engine, is an aircraft propulsion system designed for use in the STOVL variant of the F-35 Lightning
Rolls-Royce_LiftSystem
Cantonese rice dish
Rice noodle rolls, also known as steamed rice rolls, cheung fun (Chinese: 腸粉), and as look funn or look fun in Hawaii, is a Cantonese dish originating
Rice_noodle_roll
British manufacturer
Rolls Razor Limited was a British company known first for its manufacture of a sophisticated safety razor and later, under new ownership, an "affordable"
Rolls_Razor
Ultra-luxury flagship automobile in its fifth generation
The Rolls-Royce Phantom V is a large four-door limousine produced by Rolls-Royce Limited from 1959 to 1968. Based on the Silver Cloud II, it shares a V8
Rolls-Royce_Phantom_V
British psychologist
Edmund T. Rolls is a neuroscientist and Professor at the University of Warwick. Rolls is a neuroscientist with research interests in computational neuroscience
Edmund_Rolls
Indian subsidiary of Rolls-Royce Holdings
Rolls-Royce India Private Limited is an Indian subsidiary of Rolls-Royce Holdings. The subsidiary looks after the regional client base as well as the supply
Rolls-Royce India Private Limited
Rolls-Royce_India_Private_Limited
Israeli psychoneuroimmunologist
Asya Rolls (Hebrew: אסיה רולס) is an Israeli psychoneuroimmunologist and International Howard Hughes Medical Institute- Wellcome trust researcher (2018-2023)
Asya_Rolls
Car model
The Rolls-Royce Silent Shadow is a full-size luxury car manufactured by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. It is intended to be one of company's few upcoming electric
Rolls-Royce_Silent_Shadow
Car model introduced in 2023
The Rolls-Royce Droptail is a full-sized luxury coach built grand tourer car produced by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. It was introduced in August 2023 and is
Rolls-Royce_Droptail
Scotland legislation
The Ragman Rolls are the collection of instruments by which the nobility and gentry of Scotland subscribed allegiance to King Edward I of England, during
Ragman_Rolls
ROLLS
ROLLS
Surname or Lastname
English (Bedfordshire)
English (Bedfordshire) : habitational name from an unidentified place. In Tudor records, the surname is generally spelled Logsden or Loggesden. It may be a variant of Loxton, name of a place in Somerset, or possibly an irregularly altered form of Roxton, name of a place in Bedfordshire (see Ruxton).A William Logsden is recorded in Somerset Co., MD, tax rolls in the late 17th century.
Biblical
which rolls or overturns
Surname or Lastname
English
English : patronymic from Rollo or Rolf.
Girl/Female
Australian, Biblical
Which Rolls or Overturns
ROLLS
ROLLS
Boy/Male
Arabic, Celebrity, Hindu, Indian, Muslim, Parsi, Punjabi, Sikh, Traditional
Brave; Valiant; Bold
Female
Egyptian
, the wife of Psabenhor.
Girl/Female
American, Australian
Wisdom; Wise
Female
Polish
Feminine form of Polish Patryk, PATRYCJA means "patrician; of noble birth."
Surname or Lastname
Swiss German and Slovenian
Swiss German and Slovenian : ethnic name or nickname meaning ‘Jew’.English : variant spelling of Judd.
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Sanskrit, Tamil
Master of Yoga; King of Yoga
Boy/Male
Australian, Irish
Surname
Surname or Lastname
English
English : probably a variant of Burrows. Compare Burris.
Girl/Female
American, Christian, French, German, Indian
Beloved
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim
Extremely Pure; Allah's Attribute
ROLLS
ROLLS
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ROLLS
n.
One who, or that which, rolls; especially, a cylinder, sometimes grooved, of wood, stone, metal, etc., used in husbandry and the arts.
v. i.
To move, as a curved object may, along a surface by rotation without sliding; to revolve upon an axis; to turn over and over; as, a ball or wheel rolls on the earth; a body rolls on an inclined plane.
v.
One of a set of revolving cylinders, or rollers, between which metal is pressed, formed, or smoothed, as in a rolling mill; as, to pass rails through the rolls.
v. i.
To fall or tumble; -- with over; as, a stream rolls over a precipice.
n.
A curve, traced by a point in the radius, or radius produced, of a circle which rolls upon the concave side of a fixed circle. See Hypocycloid, Epicycloid, and Trochoid.
v. i.
To spread under a roller or rolling-pin; as, the paste rolls well.
v. i.
To move on wheels; as, the carriage rolls along the street.
v. i.
To make a loud or heavy rumbling noise; as, the thunder rolls.
n.
The larva of any one of several species of lepidopterous insects which feed upon the leaves, buds, or blossoms of the rose, especially Cacaecia rosaceana, which rolls up the leaves for a nest, and devours both the leaves and buds.
n.
To drive or impel forward with an easy motion, as of rolling; as, a river rolls its waters to the ocean.
n.
A round and tapering mass of hair, or similar material, used by women to support the puffs and rolls of their natural hair.
v. i.
To turn over, or from side to side, while lying down; to wallow; as, a horse rolls.
n.
the curve traced by any point in the plane of a given curve when the latter rolls, without sliding, over another fixed curve. See Cycloid, and Epycycloid.
n.
A curve traced by a point in the circumference of a circle which rolls on the concave side in the fixed circle. Cf. Epicycloid, and Trochoid.
n.
The curve described by any point in a wheel rolling on a line; a cycloid; a roulette; in general, the curve described by any point fixedly connected with a moving curve while the moving curve rolls without slipping on a second fixed curve, the curves all being in one plane. Cycloids, epicycloids, hypocycloids, cardioids, etc., are all trochoids.
n.
ANy insect whose larva rolls up leaves; a leaf roller. see Tortrix.
v.
That which rolls; a roller.
n. pl.
Small rolls of dough, baked, cut in halves, and then browned in an oven, -- used as food for infants.
v. i.
To be wound or formed into a cylinder or ball; as, the cloth rolls unevenly; the snow rolls well.
n.
Any one of numerous species of scaraboid beetles belonging to Scarabaeus, Copris, Phanaeus, and allied genera. The female lays her eggs in a globular mass of dung which she rolls by means of her hind legs to a burrow excavated in the earth in which she buries it.