(1) An indefinite term, sometimes considered to denote one of a series of long-crested WAVES which roll in upon a COAST, as after a storm (2) Long, high SWELL, also called a GROUND SWELL
any rotating cylindrical device that is part of a machine, especially one used to apply or reduce pressure
A cylinder coated with a composition made principally of glue and molassess, with which forms of type are inked previously to taking an impression from them
In mechanical action, the keys are directly in front of the pipes and wind chest so the connection between the key and valve follows straight lines and right angles Sometimes the architecture and space available necessitate the placing of the pipes off to the side Then the connection must follow straight lines at irregular angles The roller, a wooden rod, is used in this circumstance as its rotation can accommodate the irregular angles It has two arms at each end One is attached to the key (or pedal) and the other is attached to the valve directly, or trackers which lead to the valve The roller mechanism is frequently used in the pedal division and is only found in mechanical action instruments
a mechanical device consisting of a cylindrical tube around which the hair is wound to curl it; "a woman with her head full of curlers is not a pretty sight"
A round part free to revolve about its outer surface The face may be straight, tapered or crowned Rollers may also serve as the rolling support for the load being conveyed