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oprollen — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • coil noun Something wound into a spiral or helix shape.
  • reel noun A cylindrical device on which thread, film, cable, or fishing line is wound.
  • roll verb To move by turning over and over on a surface.

Senses

oprollen is used for these senses in English:

  • reel To wind on a reel.
  • roll (ergative) To wrap (something) round on itself; to form into a spherical or cylindrical body by causing to turn over and over.
  • roll (transitive) To bind or involve by winding, as with a bandage; to enwrap; often with up.
  • roll up (transitive) To make something into a particular shape, especially cylindrical or fold-like.

coil — full definition

  1. noun Something wound into a spiral or helix shape.
  2. verb To wind something into rings or loops.
  3. noun A T-shaped or hormonal intrauterine device used for contraception.

reel — full definition

  1. noun A cylindrical device on which thread, film, cable, or fishing line is wound.
  2. noun A lively traditional dance, especially from Scotland, or its music.
  3. noun A short video, especially one posted on a social media app.
  4. verb To stagger or lose one's balance, or to feel dizzy or shocked.
  5. verb To wind something onto a reel, or pull it in.

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