Illustration of scroll
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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
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: 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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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 30 Jan. 2026
Congregation members were able to save little more than its sacred Torah scrolls.
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And keep scrolling for more news.
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Noun
These scrolls are about 100 times thinner than a human hair and conduct electricity more efficiently than their flat counterparts.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 30 Jan. 2026
Congregation members were able to save little more than its sacred Torah scrolls.
—Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
Verb
Keep scrolling for even more elongating front-seam jean styles reminiscent of Laura Dern’s pair — all for under $50 at Amazon.
—Jennifer Chan, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
And keep scrolling for more news.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 28 Jan. 2026
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“Scroll.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scroll. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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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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