ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Rouleau

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ɹuːˈləʊ/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Rouleau is a noun meaning A little roll; a roll of coins put up in paper, or something resembling such a roll.

Meaning

A little roll; a roll of coins put up in paper, or something resembling such a roll.

More Meanings

  1. (medicine, chiefly in the plural) A stack of aggregated red blood cells, as seen in certain haematological and other diseases.
  2. (fortification) One of a bundle of fascines to cover besiegers.
  3. (textiles) A decorative technique that involves creating patterns with piping, cording or bias tape. A rouleau loop uses the same cord or piping as a way of fastening buttons, most notably down the back of bridal gowns.

Example Sentences

rouleau loop
rouleau turner
We always judge of others by ourselves; and his idea of Cupid's quiver is a rouleau.
Early in the morning, the rouleau of gold was left at my door in a little box, with my name on the outside.

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Related Words

Related dictionary entries include roll, spring, rotulet, roule, rotolo, rollie.

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