Словарь английского языка | Значения слов, определения и примеры
a thin straight bar, especially of metal or wood
"He used an iron rod to support the structure."
a small mammal such as a mouse, rat, or squirrel, characterized by constantly growing incisors
"The farmer set traps to catch the rodents in his barn."
mischievous; playfully dishonest
"His roguish smile suggested he was up to some mischief."
to make a liquid muddy or disturbed; to cause agitation or disorder
"The constant protests roiled the city streets."
to revel noisily; to engage in loud, boisterous celebration
"The fans roistered in the streets after the victory."
a part or function of something
"Her role in the project was crucial."
A person's or thing's function in a particular situation.
"Defined roles improve team performance."
to move by turning over and over on an axis
"She rolled the ball down the hill."
moving in gentle undulations; moving forward by turning over and over
"They drove through the rolling hills of the countryside."
a flat wooden or marble surface used for rolling out dough
"She placed the dough on the rolling board."
a cylindrical tool used for rolling out dough or pastry
"Roll the dough flat with a rolling pin."
relating to Rome or its people; a citizen of ancient Rome
"The Roman Empire influenced much of modern civilization."
a feeling of love, especially one that is exciting and mysterious
"Their romance began during a summer trip to Paris."
related to or involving love or feelings of love
"He wrote her a romantic letter for their anniversary."
to play or move in a lively, carefree, and energetic way
"The children romped happily in the garden."
a musical composition with a recurring leading theme
"The pianist ended the recital with a lively rondo."
a crucifix, especially one positioned above the entrance to the chancel of a church
"The old church displayed a carved rood above the altar."
the top covering of a building or vehicle
"The roof of the house needs to be repaired."
a place where rooks or other birds breed and nest in colonies
"We saw a rookery full of noisy birds near the forest."
a person who is new to an activity or organization; a beginner
"The rookie policeman made a few mistakes on his first day."
A space within a building enclosed by walls, floor, and ceiling
"She decorated her room with bright colors."
spacious; having a lot of room
"The apartment is very roomy with spacious bedrooms."
A male domestic chicken, especially one that crows.
"The rooster crowed at dawn, waking up the whole village."
the part of a plant that attaches it to the ground and absorbs nutrients
"The tree's roots are deep in the soil."
deeply established; firmly fixed
"His beliefs are deeply rooted in tradition."
a strong, thick cord made of twisted fibers or strands
"The climbers used a rope to scale the mountain."
A length of thick strong cord made by twisting together strands of hemp, sisal, nylon, or similar material.
"The ropes were tied securely to lift the heavy load."
a type of flowering plant, known for its beautiful and fragrant blooms
"She gave me a rose on my birthday."
a type of berry with rose-like characteristics or flavor
"The rose berry has a delicate floral taste that reminds me of roses."
a flavored water made by steeping rose petals in water, used in cooking and cosmetics
"She added a few drops of rose-water to the dessert."
Having a pink color; optimistic or idealistic.
"She looked at the future with roseate optimism."
A list or plan showing people’s duties or times when they are scheduled.
"The manager updated the staff roster for next week."
A raised platform for speakers, performers, or leaders.
"The politician delivered a speech from the rostrum."
to decay or decompose; to become corrupt
"The fruit will rot if left in the sun."
Relating to or characterized by rotation; revolving around an axis.
"The machine uses a rotary engine to function efficiently."
to turn around a central point or axis
"The Earth rotates on its axis once every 24 hours."
the action of rotating or turning something around a center or axis
"The rotation of the earth around the sun causes seasons."
mechanical or habitual repetition, often without understanding
"He learned the poem by rote without understanding its meaning."
decayed; spoiled; bad
"The apple is rotten and should be thrown away."
round or plump in shape; full in sound
"The rotund cat struggled to climb the fence."
a large circular building or hall, often with a dome
"Tourists gathered inside the grand rotunda of the capitol."
the quality of being round or plump
"The rotundity of the balloon made it float gracefully."
A man devoted to a life of sensual pleasure; a debauched man.
"The old roue squandered his fortune on gambling and women."
having an uneven or irregular surface; not smooth or level
"The road was rough and difficult to drive on."
in a manner that is not precise or exact; approximately
"He roughly estimated the cost of the project."
having a circular shape; shaped like a sphere or disk
"The table was round and had a smooth surface."
To awaken from sleep or to stir into action.
"The loud alarm roused him from his deep sleep."
Exciting, inspiring, or stirring.
"The speaker delivered a rousing speech that moved the audience."
A decisive defeat; to defeat completely.
"The army routed the enemy forces in the battle."
a way or course taken to get from one place to another
"The best route to the airport is through the highway."
