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shape vs roll

roll vs shape

shape and roll both are nouns.

shape and roll both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
shape Yes No Yes No
roll Yes No Yes No
As verbs, roll is a hyponym of shape; that is, roll is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than shape:
  • shape: give shape or form to
  • roll: shape by rolling
Other hyponyms of shape include individuate, tie, terrace, fork, tabulate, dimension, draw, strike, crystalise, crystalize, crystallise, crystallize, twist, sliver, ridge, plume, round, round off, round out, scallop, scollop, square, square up, dish, fit, flatten, deform, distort, strain, blow, block, block, cup, circle, encircle, turn.
shape (noun) roll (noun)
the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance a flight maneuver; aircraft rotates about its longitudinal axis without changing direction or losing altitude
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline) the act of rolling something (as the ball in bowling)
the visual appearance of something or someone the act of throwing dice
alternative names for the body of a human being walking with a swaying gait
a perceptual structure anything rolled up in cylindrical form
a concrete representation of an otherwise nebulous concept photographic film rolled up inside a container to protect it from light
the state of (good) health (especially in the phrases `in condition' or `in shape' or `out of condition' or `out of shape') 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)
shape (verb) roll (verb)
give shape or form to execute a roll, in tumbling
shape or influence; give direction to take the shape of a roll or cylinder
make something, usually for a specific function show certain properties when being rolled
boil vigorously
shape by rolling
pronounce with a roll, of the phoneme /r/
arrange or coil around
begin operating or running
flatten or spread with a roller
move by turning over or rotating
move along on or as if on wheels or a wheeled vehicle
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
move in a wavy pattern or with a rising and falling motion
cause to move by turning over or in a circular manner of as if on an axis
move, rock, or sway from side to side
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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