rolled

Examples

• All

• The rolled leaves protect the young plant from harsh sunshine.

• The botanist noted that the rolled margins distinguish this species from its relatives.

• The rolled petals of the rose were stunning.

• I found a rolled leaf on the ground.

• The wild rose had rolled petals that displayed their vibrant colors as they opened.

• The young plant's rolled leaves helped it conserve moisture in the dry environment.

• Gardeners often select varieties with rolled leaf margins for their unique appearance.

Synonyms

C

convoluted

vsrolled

• Specialized

1 8.5

Rolled up along its length, as a leaf often is in a bud

has margins curled inward at the edges rather than lengthwise folding

C

coiled

vsrolled

1 4.3

Shaped like tight rings or spirals

has margins curled inward at edges rather than circular winding

C

convolute

vsrolled

• Specialized

9.8

Rolled along their length, like young leaves or petals before opening

has edges curled inward rather than folding along the length

R

revolute

vsrolled

• Specialized

9.9

Leaf edges rolled under toward the lower side

has margins curled inward toward the center rather than backward

Antonyms

S

to spread

664 1.6

To put a thin layer over a surface

U

to unfold

39 1.3

Open something that is folded so it becomes flat

Idioms

R

rolled into one

16 4.4

Having more than one role or quality at the same time

Compounds

R

rolled oats

1 2.0

Grains that are steamed and flattened to make porridge or granola

R

rolled biscuit

• UK

2.9

A small flat baked treat made from dough rolled and cut before baking

R

rolled out sod

• US

4.7

Fresh grass cut into rolls that you lay on bare soil

How Rolled

coiled

1 4.3

rolled

• Specialized

5.9

curled

1.4

flat

797 1.0

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology