roll-on
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roll-on
(rōl′ŏn′, -ôn′)adj.
Of or being a substance, such as a deodorant, that is dispensed from a container having a rolling ball at one end serving as an applicator.
roll′-on′ n.
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roll-on
n
a liquid cosmetic, esp a deodorant, packed in a container having an applicator consisting of a revolving ball
adj
(of a liquid cosmetic, esp a deodorant) packed in a container having an applicator consisting of a revolving ball
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roll′-on`
adj.
1. packaged in a container equipped with a rotating ball that dispenses the liquid content directly: a roll-on deodorant.
n. 2. a roll-on preparation.
[1945–50]
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| Noun | 1. |  roll-on - a dispenser of a liquid cosmetic (such as a deodorant) having a revolving ball as an applicatordispenser - a container so designed that the contents can be used in prescribed amounts |
| 2. | roll-on - a woman's foundation garment rolled on to the hips foundation garment, foundation - a woman's undergarment worn to give shape to the contours of the body |
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