English

Noun

heavy roller ‎(plural heavy rollers)

1. (cricket) The heavier of the rollers used for flattening the pitch between innings

   2003 David Mortimer - Classic CricketClangers - p 179

   Thommo pointed out on the radio that under normal circumstances the wicket retains moisture beneath a hard surface, and this water is brought to the surface by the heavy roller and causes problems on the first day of a game.

See also

• light roller