Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
roll-downhill
verb
/roʊlˈdaʊnˌhɪl/
Definition
To move or cause to move down a slope or incline by rotation.
Examples
- As the children played, they watched the ball roll downhill.
- The boulder began to roll downhill after being pushed by a passerby.
- In winter, the snow can form perfect slopes for sledding as it rolls downhill.
Meaning
The action of a round object, like a ball, traveling downward due to gravity, often producing a smooth, continuous motion.
Synonyms
- slide
- descend
- roll down
