English dictionary
troll
/tr/oU/l/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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(Scandanavian folklore) a supernatural creature (either a dwarf or a giant) that is supposed to live in caves or in the mountains
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a partsong in which voices follow each other; one voice starts and others join in one after another until all are singing different parts of the song at the same time
Synonyms roundSource: WordNet 3.0
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a fisherman's lure that is used in trolling
ExamplesHe used a spinner as his troll.
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angling by drawing a baited line through the water
Synonyms trollingSource: WordNet 3.0
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A supernatural being, often represented as of diminutive size, but sometimes as a giant, and fabled to inhabit caves, hills, and like places; a witch.
Source: webster1913
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The act of moving round; routine; repetition.
Source: webster1913
verb
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circulate, move around
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cause to move round and round
ExamplesThe child trolled her hoop.
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sing the parts of (a round) in succession
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angle with a hook and line drawn through the water
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sing loudly and without inhibition
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praise or celebrate in song
ExamplesAll tongues shall troll you.
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speak or recite rapidly or in a rolling voice
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To move circularly or volubly; to roll; to turn.
Source: webster1913
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To roll; to run about; to move around; as, to <i>troll</i> in a coach and six.
Source: webster1913