Meaning & Definition of word "Rouleau"
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Rouleau
/ruːˈloʊ/
noun:
- 1. A roll or spool of material, typically paper or fabric, wound into a cylindrical shape.
- Example: The artist carefully measured the length of the rouleau before cutting it for her project.
- 2. In printing, a rouleau may refer to a roll of printed material that can be cut into individual pieces.
- Example: The printer produced a rouleau of business cards that needed to be separated.
- 3. A term used in finance to describe a stack of coins rolled into a paper wrapper.
- Example: She took a rouleau of quarters to the bank to exchange for cash.
Etymology
French, meaning 'a roll'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
rouleau of coins:
A roll of coins wrapped in paper.
paper rouleau:
A roll of paper used for printing.
Related Words
roll:
A cylindrical object, often used to denote items like dough or paper.
spool:
A cylindrical device used to hold winding, such as thread.
Slang Meanings of rouleau
Meaning: A substantial amount of money, often carried in a roll.
Example Sentence: He walked into the casino with a rouleau in his pocket.
Meaning: To manipulate or deceive in a casual manner.
Example Sentence: They tried to rouleau the competition with their clever marketing.