"press roll" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: press rolls [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} press roll (plural press rolls)
  1. A type of heavy roller, especially as used in papermaking. Categories (topical): Percussion instruments
    Sense id: en-press_roll-en-noun-jF16D~jE Disambiguation of Percussion instruments: 62 38 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 62 38 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 62 38 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 60 40
  2. (jazz) A type of drum roll whereby the drumsticks are pressed against the skin of the drum. Categories (topical): Jazz
    Sense id: en-press_roll-en-noun-uNUXvxT8

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