"rollability" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From roll + -ability. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|roll|ability}} roll + -ability Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} rollability (uncountable)
  1. The quality of being rollable. Tags: uncountable
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