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Swiss Roll

Description:

A Swiss roll is a type of sweet pastry that consists of a thin sponge cake spread with jam or cream and rolled up into a log shape. It is typically served in slices and makes for a popular dessert or teatime treat.

Sense 1 - Noun:

A Swiss roll is a cylindrical cake consisting of a light, flexible sponge cake that is rolled with a layer of filling, usually jam, cream, or frosting, inside.

Example sentence: I bought a delicious Swiss roll from the bakery for my sister's birthday party.

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Sense 2 - Noun:

In Switzerland, a Swiss roll is a traditional type of sausage made from a blend of minced meat such as pork or beef, seasoned with spices, and encased in a cylindrical shape.

Example sentence: We enjoyed a hearty meal of Swiss roll with mashed potatoes and sauerkraut.

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Sense 3 - Verb:

To Swiss roll something means to tightly roll or wrap it up, resembling the shape of a Swiss roll cake.

Example sentence: She deftly Swiss rolled the towel and placed it in the basket.

Sense 4 - Adjective:

The term Swiss roll can be used as an adjective to describe anything reminiscent of or resembling the cylindrical shape of a Swiss roll.

Example sentence: The artist displayed a sculpture with a unique Swiss roll design.

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