rollover
/ɹˈoʊlˌoʊvɚ/
Word Rarity
Rare
Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.85 in modern English
11
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
3
Syllables
5
Unique Chars
Meaning
noun
A graphic element that changes its appearance when the cursor moves over it.
Countable; Uncountable
noun
A keyboard feature where each key is scanned independently, so that multiple simultaneous keypresses always register correctly.
Countable; Uncountable
noun
The sudden ignition of flammable gases (produced by pyrolysis in an oxygen-poor environment) near the ceiling of a room or other enclosed space.
Countable; Uncountable
noun
The reinvestment of funds in a new issue of the same or similar investment.
Countable; Uncountable
Example Sentences
- "For Donkey Kong, the rollover on board 117 causes a “kill screen”—Mario is simply not given enough time to complete the level before time runs out."
- "“They blink if I step on the brake at the same time, and anybody who don't step on his brakes when he's makin^([sic]) a turn is lookin^([sic]) to do a rollover.”"
- "Your Web site doesn't have to be full of the latest dropdowns, rollovers, superslick graphics, or Flash videos."
- "One thing I hate about some pinball games is that they don't let you know your current objective, what happens when you hit specific targets or rollovers, or what targets you should be aiming for right now."
Etymology
Usage
- Countable
- Uncountable
- American usage
- British usage