scroll Synonyms & Antonyms
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Scroll as a Noun
a roll (as of papyrus, leather, or parchment) for writing a document
a written message
roster, list
a riband with rolled ends often inscribed with a motto
something resembling a scroll in shape
a spiral or convoluted form in ornamental design derived from the curves of a loosely or partly rolled parchment scroll
the curved head of a bowed stringed musical instrument see violin
Scroll as a Verb
to move text or graphics up or down or across a display screen as if by unrolling a scroll
to progress, move, or be revealed as if by the unrolling of a scroll
… watch scenery scroll by large picture windows.
to cause (text or graphics on a display screen) to move in scrolling
Scroll in a Sentence
… watch scenery scroll by large picture windows.
Word Forms & Grammar
scrolled adjective
scroll
scrolled
scrolls
scroll·ing
scrolling
Origin of Scroll
Middle English scrowle, blend of rolle roll and scrowe scrap, scroll (from Anglo-French escrowe, of Germanic origin; akin to Middle Dutch schrode piece cut off, Old High German scrōt) shred:1
First Known Use
15th century
1971t
Scroll in Brief
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈskrōl/ |
| Meaning | a roll (as of papyrus, leather, or parchment) for writing a document |