rolling

[ˈrəʊlɪŋ]

rolling Definition

  • 1moving by turning over and over on an axis
  • 2occurring continuously or repeatedly
  • 3flattening or shaping something by passing it between rollers

Using rolling: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "rolling" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The rolling hills stretched out before us.

  • Example

    The rolling waves of the ocean were mesmerizing.

  • Example

    He was caught in a rolling cycle of addiction and recovery.

  • Example

    The baker was rolling out the dough for the pie crust.

  • Example

    The factory was rolling out new products every month.

rolling Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with rolling

  • a person who is always moving from place to place and never settles down

    Example

    He's a bit of a rolling stone, never staying in one place for too long.

  • laughing uncontrollably

    Example

    The comedian had the audience rolling in the aisles with his jokes.

  • having a lot of money

    Example

    After winning the lottery, he was rolling in dough.

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Summary: rolling in Brief

The term 'rolling' [ˈrəʊlɪŋ] has multiple meanings. It can refer to movement by turning over and over on an axis, as in 'The rolling waves of the ocean were mesmerizing.' It can also mean occurring continuously or repeatedly, as in 'He was caught in a rolling cycle of addiction and recovery.' Additionally, it can denote flattening or shaping something by passing it between rollers, as in 'The baker was rolling out the dough for the pie crust.' Phrases like 'rolling stone' and 'rolling in the aisles' add further nuance to the term.

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