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roll vs throw

throw vs roll

roll and throw both are nouns.

roll and throw both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
roll Yes No Yes No
throw Yes No Yes No
As nouns, throw is a hypernym of roll; that is, throw is a word with a broader meaning than roll:
  • roll: the act of throwing dice
  • throw: casting an object in order to determine an outcome randomly
roll (noun) throw (noun)
a flight maneuver; aircraft rotates about its longitudinal axis without changing direction or losing altitude the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)
the act of rolling something (as the ball in bowling) casting an object in order to determine an outcome randomly
the act of throwing dice bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something
walking with a swaying gait the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam
anything rolled up in cylindrical form a single chance or instance
photographic film rolled up inside a container to protect it from light
a list of names
a document that can be rolled up (as for storage)
a deep prolonged sound (as of thunder or large bells)
a long heavy sea wave as it advances towards the shore
rotary motion of an object around its own axis
the sound of a drum (especially a snare drum) beaten rapidly and continuously
small rounded bread either plain or sweet
a roll of currency notes (often taken as the resources of a person or business etc.)
a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)
roll (verb) throw (verb)
execute a roll, in tumbling be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly
take the shape of a roll or cylinder convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture
show certain properties when being rolled utter with force; utter vehemently
boil vigorously propel through the air
shape by rolling cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation
pronounce with a roll, of the phoneme /r/ place or put with great energy
arrange or coil around cause to fall off
begin operating or running to remove
flatten or spread with a roller throw (a die) out onto a flat surface
move by turning over or rotating make on a potter's wheel
move along on or as if on wheels or a wheeled vehicle put or send forth
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment organize or be responsible for
move in a wavy pattern or with a rising and falling motion cause to be confused emotionally
cause to move by turning over or in a circular manner of as if on an axis move violently, energetically, or carelessly
move, rock, or sway from side to side to put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly
emit, produce, or utter with a deep prolonged reverberating sound
sell something to or obtain something from by energetic and especially underhanded activity
occur in soft rounded shapes
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