Roll-on

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A type of corset which is rolled on to the body. dated, in-plural, often

    "Roll-ons and lastex^([sic]) corsets in tube form were a lighter type of corset mostly worn by young women and under summer clothes."

  2. 2
    a woman's foundation garment rolled on to the hips wordnet
  3. 3
    A cosmetic product (especially a deodorant) applied by means of a ball at the head of a container, which rolls the product on to the skin etc.

    "I never minded aerosols. But in the interests of the environment, I changed to roll-ons."

  4. 4
    a dispenser of a liquid cosmetic (such as a deodorant) having a revolving ball as an applicator wordnet
Adjective
  1. 1
    Applied by means of a ball that can be rotated to pick up liquid from the inner reservoir. not-comparable, usually

Example

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"What kind of deodorant do you prefer, spray or roll-on?"

Etymology

Deverbal from roll on.

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