roll of tobacco
Definition
- Noun:
- A cylindrical form of processed tobacco: A "roll of tobacco" refers to tobacco leaves that have been processed and shaped into a solid, cylindrical form, typically for the purpose of chewing or smoking.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- He pulled a roll of tobacco from his pocket and cut off a piece to chew.
- In the 19th century, a roll of tobacco was a common item sold in general stores.
Advanced Usage
- The term "roll of tobacco" often refers to a specific, historical form of tobacco preparation, distinct from modern cigarettes or cigars. It implies a certain rustic or traditional method of consumption.
Variants and Related Words
- Plug (of tobacco): A closely related term for a compressed, often rectangular or cylindrical, block of chewing tobacco.
- Twist (of tobacco): Another traditional form where tobacco leaves are twisted into a rope-like shape.
Synonyms
- Chew: A common term for tobacco prepared for chewing, which can come in a rolled form.
- Tobacco plug: A synonym emphasizing the compressed, solid form.
Related Phrases
- Cut a chew: To slice a piece from a roll or plug of tobacco.
- He used his knife to cut a chew from his roll of tobacco.
Noun
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tobacco leaves that have been made into a cylinder
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