anti-roll
|an/ti-roll|
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/ˌæn.tiˈroʊl/
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/ˌæn.tiˈrəʊl/
prevent rolling
Etymology
Etymology Information
'anti-roll' originates from the prefix 'anti-' meaning 'against' and the word 'roll', referring to the motion of rolling.
Historical Evolution
'anti-roll' was formed by combining the prefix 'anti-' with 'roll' to describe mechanisms that counteract rolling.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'against rolling', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
designed to prevent or reduce rolling, especially in vehicles.
The car is equipped with an anti-roll bar to improve stability.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45