Definition of Scroll

1. Noun. A round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals).

Exact synonyms: Coil, Curl, Curlicue, Gyre, Ringlet, Roll, Whorl
Specialized synonyms: Corolla, Calyx, Verticil
Generic synonyms: Round Shape
Derivative terms: Coil, Coil, Curl, Curl, Curl, Roll, Roll, Roll

2. Verb. Move through text or graphics in order to display parts that do not fit on the screen. "Scroll down to see the entire text"
Category relationships: Computer Science, Computing
Generic synonyms: Move

3. Noun. A document that can be rolled up (as for storage).
Exact synonyms: Roll
Generic synonyms: Holograph, Manuscript
Specialized synonyms: Dead Sea Scrolls
Specialized synonyms: Megillah, Torah

Definition of Scroll

1. n. A roll of paper or parchment; a writing formed into a roll; a schedule; a list.

Definition of Scroll

1. to move text across a display screen [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Medical Definition of Scroll

1. 1. A roll of paper or parchment; a writing formed into a roll; a schedule; a list. "The heavens shall be rolled together as a scroll." (Isa. Xxxiv. 4) "Here is the scroll of every man's name." (Shak) 2. An ornament formed of undulations giving off spirals or sprays, usually suggestive of plant form. Roman architectural ornament is largely of some scroll pattern. 3. A mark or flourish added to a person's signature, intended to represent a seal, and in some States allowed as a substitute for a seal. 4. Same as Skew surface. See Skew. Linen scroll, an adjustable chuck, applicable to a lathe spindle, for centering and holding work, in which the jaws are adjusted and tightened simultaneously by turning a disk having in its face a spiral groove which is entered by teeth on the backs of the jaws. Scroll saw. See Saw. Origin: A dim. Of OE. Scroue, scrowe (whence E. Escrow), OF. Escroe, escroue, F. Ecrou entry in the jail book, LL. Scroa scroll, probably of Teutonic origin; cf. OD. Schroode a strip, shred, slip of paper, akin to E. Shred. Cf. Shred, Escrow. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Scroll

scrofula
scrofulas
scrofulide
scrofuloderma
scrofulous
scrofulous
scrofulous keratitis
scrofulous rhinitis
scrog
scroggie
scroggier
scroggiest
scroggy
scrogs
scroll (current term)
scroll (current term)
scrolled
scrolling
scrolls
scrollwork
scrollworks
scroll bones
scroll ear
scroll saw
scrooch
scrooched
scrooches
scrooching
scrooge
scrooged

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