Illustration of scroll
- scroll 1a
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a
: something resembling a scroll in shape
especially
: a spiral or convoluted form in ornamental design derived from the curves of a loosely or partly rolled parchment scroll
b
: the curved head of a bowed stringed musical instrument see violin illustration
scrolled; scrolling; scrolls
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: to move text or graphics up or down or across a display screen as if by unrolling a scroll
2
: to progress, move, or be revealed as if by the unrolling of a scroll
watch scenery scroll by large picture windows—
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: to cause (text or graphics on a display screen) to move in scrolling
Examples of scroll in a Sentence
Noun
He read from the scroll.
a scarf with lovely green scrolls on it
Verb
You have to scroll the screen to see the bottom of the Web page.
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Noun
But in China, about 700 million use the domestic version, Douyin, and 300 million scroll the headlines on Toutiao, a news app.
—Meaghan Tobin, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Yet the Harpe Ace Mini still serves up more features than the M75 Air—the latter lacks RGB LEDs in its scroll wheel, for instance.
—PC Magazine, 9 Apr. 2025
Verb
Keep scrolling to shop more one-piece swimsuits inspired by Drew Barrymore below.
—Averi Baudler, People.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Keep scrolling for more comfortable, durable, and fan-favorite Cariuma shoes.
—Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2025
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“Scroll.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scroll. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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scroll
1 of 2 noun1
: a roll of paper or animal skin that has been prepared as a writing surface
especially
: one on which something is written or engraved
2
: an ornament resembling a loosely or partly rolled scroll
scroll
2 of 2 verb
: to move (as text or graphics) up or down or across a display screen as if by unrolling a scroll
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