hanging scroll
noun
See under scroll(def 5).
Words nearby hanging scroll
hanging indentation,
hanging indention,
hanging lie,
hanging pawn,
hanging post,
hanging scroll,
hanging step,
hanging stile,
hanging valley,
hanging wall,
hangingfly
Definition for hanging scroll (2 of 2)
scroll
[ skrohl ]
/ skroʊl /
noun
verb (used with object)
to cut into a curved form with a narrow-bladed saw.
Computers.
to move (text) up, down, or across a display screen, with new text appearing on the screen as old text disappears.
verb (used without object)
Computers.
to move text vertically or horizontally on a display screen in searching for a particular section, line, etc.
Origin of scroll
OTHER WORDS FROM scroll
scroll-like, adjectiveBritish Dictionary definitions for hanging scroll
scroll
/ (skrəʊl) /
noun
a roll of parchment, paper, etc, usually inscribed with writing
an ancient book in the form of a roll of parchment, papyrus, etc
- a decorative carving or moulding resembling a scroll
- (as modifier)a scroll saw
- (in combination)scrollwork
verb
(tr)
to saw into scrolls
to roll up like a scroll
computing
to move (text) from right to left or up and down on a screen in order to view text that cannot be contained within a single display image
Word Origin for scroll
C15
scrowle, from
scrowe, from Old French
escroe scrap of parchment, but also influenced by
roll