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
1
: 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.
Recent Examples on the WebHazlitt, 3 Apr. 2024
The site contained strange artifacts—such as miniature axes and scrolls—that may have once been used in rituals.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Apr. 2024
When unfurled and studied at the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of Asian Art in Washington, D.C., the scrolls showed colorful portraits of Okinawan royalty.
—Amy Woodyatt, CNN, 18 Mar. 2024
And at a synagogue attended by some of the most observant Jews in the country, members devoted a Torah scroll in memory of a soldier slain in Gaza.
—Natan Odenheimer, New York Times, 4 Mar. 2024
With brands like Teva, Adidas, Crocs, and Skechers in the mix, your dream shoes are just a scroll away.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 30 Mar. 2024
The Tecno Phantom Ultimate is a concept phone with an OLED display that rolls out like a scroll.
—IEEE Spectrum, 30 Mar. 2024
Seen on a quick scroll through social media, the stylish spouses appear like the anti-girl-bosses.
—Abigail Anthony, National Review, 11 Feb. 2024
One scroll of her Instagram immediately reveals said penchant for daydreamy looks and digital mood boards, which Baker does after creating a look.
—Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 8 Feb. 2024
USA TODAY, 19 Apr. 2024
Keep scrolling to know the fashion happenings of the week.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 18 Apr. 2024
Keep scrolling for more of our top green dress picks below.
—Averi Baudler, Peoplemag, 18 Apr. 2024
Another reads and interprets brain signals while the user scrolls through dating apps, presumably to provide better matches.
—Jonathan Moens, New York Times, 17 Apr. 2024
How might a change to a platform influence a user’s likelihood of spending more time scrolling during the next three months?
—Billy Perrigo, TIME, 15 Apr. 2024
Keep scrolling to learn more about the lightweight backpacking gear that will now make up my packing arrangement for every camping trip going forward.
—Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 14 Apr. 2024
Meet the experts With that, scroll ahead for seven of the best postpartum kits for new parents out there, with products recommended by ob-gyns and used by parents here at Allure HQ.
—Deanna Pai, Allure, 13 Apr. 2024
Keep scrolling for more fuss-free two-pieces that all come in a summery white.
—Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 7 Apr. 2024
Noun
On the website, the scrolling experience is simple enough—scroll, rectangle, scroll, next rectangle—but within the rectangles, something else is happening: a cacophony of colour, scrawl, scribble, cross-outs, stickers, stamps, maps, photographs, sketches.
—Hazlitt, 3 Apr. 2024
The site contained strange artifacts—such as miniature axes and scrolls—that may have once been used in rituals.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Apr. 2024
When unfurled and studied at the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of Asian Art in Washington, D.C., the scrolls showed colorful portraits of Okinawan royalty.
—Amy Woodyatt, CNN, 18 Mar. 2024
And at a synagogue attended by some of the most observant Jews in the country, members devoted a Torah scroll in memory of a soldier slain in Gaza.
—Natan Odenheimer, New York Times, 4 Mar. 2024
With brands like Teva, Adidas, Crocs, and Skechers in the mix, your dream shoes are just a scroll away.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 30 Mar. 2024
The Tecno Phantom Ultimate is a concept phone with an OLED display that rolls out like a scroll.
—IEEE Spectrum, 30 Mar. 2024
Seen on a quick scroll through social media, the stylish spouses appear like the anti-girl-bosses.
—Abigail Anthony, National Review, 11 Feb. 2024
One scroll of her Instagram immediately reveals said penchant for daydreamy looks and digital mood boards, which Baker does after creating a look.
—Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 8 Feb. 2024
Verb
Read more Keep scrolling Caitlin Clark may join select group of WNBA players with signature shoes.
—USA TODAY, 19 Apr. 2024
Keep scrolling to know the fashion happenings of the week.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 18 Apr. 2024
Keep scrolling for more of our top green dress picks below.
—Averi Baudler, Peoplemag, 18 Apr. 2024
Another reads and interprets brain signals while the user scrolls through dating apps, presumably to provide better matches.
—Jonathan Moens, New York Times, 17 Apr. 2024
How might a change to a platform influence a user’s likelihood of spending more time scrolling during the next three months?
—Billy Perrigo, TIME, 15 Apr. 2024
Keep scrolling to learn more about the lightweight backpacking gear that will now make up my packing arrangement for every camping trip going forward.
—Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 14 Apr. 2024
Meet the experts With that, scroll ahead for seven of the best postpartum kits for new parents out there, with products recommended by ob-gyns and used by parents here at Allure HQ.
—Deanna Pai, Allure, 13 Apr. 2024
Keep scrolling for more fuss-free two-pieces that all come in a summery white.
—Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 7 Apr. 2024
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“Scroll.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scroll. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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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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