Illustration of scroll
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: 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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Noun
Create hooks that stop the scroll Your LinkedIn post hooks must stop the scroll.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
The buttons are also responsive, and the scroll wheel is nice and smooth.
—Brenda Stolyar, Wired News, 9 May 2025
Verb
Make sure to keep scrolling below for even more standout colors and patterns in comfy, oversized styles.
—Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 June 2025
Keep scrolling for more travel-ready hiking pants at Amazon—all under $40.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2025
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“Scroll.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scroll. Accessed 7 Jun. 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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