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Scroll

/skɹoʊl/

A roll of paper or parchment; a writing formed into a roll.

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📖 Definitions of "Scroll"

noun

1
A roll of paper or parchment; a writing formed into a roll.
2
An ornament formed of undulations giving off spirals or sprays, usually suggestive of plant form. Roman architectural ornament is largely of some scroll pattern.
3
Spirals or sprays in the shape of an actual plant.
4
A mark or flourish added to a person's signature, intended to represent a seal, and in some States allowed as a substitute for a seal. [U.S.] Alexander Mansfield Burrill.

verb

1
To change one's view of data on a computer's display, typically using a scroll bar or a scroll wheel to move in gradual increments.
"She scrolled the offending image out of view."
2
To move in or out of view horizontally or vertically.
"The rising credits slowly scrolled off the screen."
3
To flood a chat system with numerous lines of text, causing legitimate messages to scroll out of view before they can be read.
"Hey, stop scrolling!"

🔄 Synonyms of "Scroll"

7 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
coilnoun	Something wound in the form of a helix or spiral.
whorlnoun	Each circle, volution or equivalent in a pattern of concentric circles, ovals, arcs, or a spiral.
rollnoun	(ergative) To revolve by turning over and over; to move by turning on a horizontal axis; to impel forward with a revolving motion on a supporting surface.
gyrenoun	(oceanography) An ocean current caused by wind which moves in a circular manner, especially one that is large-scale and observed in a major ocean.
curlnoun	A curving piece or lock of hair; a ringlet.
curlicuenoun	A fancy twisting or curling shape usually made from a series of spirals and loops.
ringletnoun	A lock, tress.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Scroll"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
coilnoun	Something wound in the form of a helix or spiral.
rollnoun	The act or result of rolling, or state of being rolled.
whorlnoun	Each circle, volution or equivalent in a pattern of concentric circles, ovals, arcs, or a spiral.
curlicuenoun	A fancy twisting or curling shape usually made from a series of spirals and loops.
gyrenoun	(oceanography) An ocean current caused by wind which moves in a circular manner, especially one that is large-scale and observed in a major ocean.
curlnoun	A curving piece or lock of hair; a ringlet.
ringletnoun	A lock, tress.
scrollbarnoun	Alternative spelling of scroll bar. [(computing, graphical user interface) A graphical widget in the form of a horizontal or vertical bar, on the edges of a personal computer screen, that is used to move scrollable text or images.]
tapenoun	Flexible material in a roll with a sticky surface on one or both sides; adhesive tape.
slidernoun	Agent noun of slide: that which slides.
locknoun	Something used for fastening, which can only be opened with a key or combination.
tapernoun	A slender wax candle.
rimnoun	An edge around something, especially when circular.
rollernoun	(heading) Anything that rolls.
tabnoun	A small flap or strip of material attached to or inserted into something, for holding, manipulation, identification, opening etc.
tablenoun	(countable) Furniture with a top surface to accommodate a variety of uses.
manuscriptnoun	A book, composition or any other document, written by hand (or manually typewritten), not mechanically reproduced.
bannernoun	Any large sign, especially when made of soft material or fabric.
spoolnoun	A reel; a device around which thread, wire or cable is wound, especially a cylinder or spindle.
wheelnoun	A circular device capable of rotating on its axis, facilitating movement or transportation or performing labour in machines.