ˈkɜː(ɹ)lə(ɹ) ˈɹəʊlə ˈɹoʊlɚ ˈtʌmblɚ a grounder that rolls along the infield pigeon that executes backward somersaults in flight or on the ground Old World bird that tumbles or rolls in flight; related to kingfishers 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 cylinder that revolves a small wheel without spokes (as on a roller skate) a long heavy sea wave as it advances towards the shore