scroll

[skrohl]

scroll Definition

• 1. a roll of parchment or paper for writing or painting on
• 2. an ancient or medieval manuscript in the form of a roll
• 3. a display of information on a computer screen that can be moved up, down, or across

Using scroll: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "scroll" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The ancient scroll was discovered in a cave.

• Example

  She unrolled the scroll to reveal the painting.

• Example

  I used the scroll bar to navigate through the document.

scroll Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for scroll

• parchment
• manuscript
• document
• record
• list

Phrases with scroll

• scroll down/up

  move the display of information on a computer screen downwards or upwards

  Example

  Scroll down to see more options.

• scroll through

  look through a large amount of information on a computer screen by moving it up or down

  Example

  I scrolled through my emails to find the one I was looking for.

• scroll wheel

  a wheel on a computer mouse that is used to scroll up and down on a computer screen

  Example

  Use the scroll wheel on your mouse to zoom in and out.

Origins of scroll

from Old French 'escroeulle', meaning 'a scrap, roll of parchment'

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Summary: scroll in Brief

A 'scroll' [skrohl] is a roll of parchment or paper for writing or painting on, an ancient or medieval manuscript in the form of a roll, or a display of information on a computer screen that can be moved up, down, or across. It is used in various contexts, such as ancient documents, art, and modern technology, as in 'I used the scroll bar to navigate through the document.'