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re-ˈroll, v. [re- 5 a.] trans. To roll again. Hence re-ˈroller, one who or that which rolls iron or steel again; re-ˈrolled ppl. a.
1846Greener Sci. Gunnery 125 The frequent welding and re-rolling of iron is of the most beneficial tendency. 1868Q. Rev. July 299 About 250,000 tons [of rails] require to be taken up, re-rolled, and re-laid. 1891Pall Mall G. 29 May 6/2 The gelatine strip is unrolled from one spindle and re-rolled upon another. 1931Times 16 Mar. 19/7 The re-rollers are feeling the pinch. 1955Times 14 July 15/3 Difficulties were experienced due to the national shortage of re-rolled steel products. 1963Punch 13 Feb. 242/1 It is one of the largest ‘re-rollers’ in the industry. 1967Karch & Buber Offset Processes viii. 357 Reroll the screens and reassemble them on the pump. 1976Woman's Day (N.Y.) Nov. p. h/1 On lightly floured surface roll out each half 3/16 inch thick. Cut in 3-inch squares (reroll scraps). |