Rolling: meaning, definitions and examples

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rolling

[ ˈroʊlɪŋ ]

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machine

The action or process of rolling, such as the rolling of a vehicle or the rolling of a ball.

Synonyms

rotation, spinning, turning

Examples of usage

The rolling of the waves was mesmerizing.
The rolling of the dice determined the outcome.

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food

A small piece of food rolled into a cylindrical shape, often served as a snack or dessert.

Synonyms

coil, twist, wrap

Examples of usage

Sushi is made by rolling fish and rice in seaweed.
She enjoys eating cinnamon rolls for breakfast.

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action

To move by turning over and over on an axis or an imagined axis.

Synonyms

revolve, spin, turn

Examples of usage

He rolled the ball across the floor.
She rolled her eyes in exasperation.

Translations

Translations of the word "rolling" in other languages:

🇵🇹 rolando

🇮🇳 रोलिंग

🇩🇪 rollend

🇮🇩 bergulir

🇺🇦 котіння

🇵🇱 toczący się

🇯🇵 転がる

🇫🇷 roulant

🇪🇸 rodando

🇹🇷 yuvarlanma

🇰🇷 구르다

🇸🇦 متدحرج

🇨🇿 kutálení

🇸🇰 rolovanie

🇨🇳 滚动

🇸🇮 kotaljenje

🇮🇸 rúlla

🇰🇿 домалау

🇬🇪 გორვა

🇦🇿 yuvarlanma

🇲🇽 rodando

Word origin

The word 'rolling' has its origin in the Middle English word 'rollen', which is derived from the Old French word 'roller', meaning 'to roll'. The concept of rolling has been present in human activities for centuries, from the rolling of stones by early humans to the industrial revolution where rolling mills were used to shape metal. The word has evolved to encompass various meanings and applications in different contexts.

See also: enrol, enroll, roll, roller, rollerblader, rollout, unroll, unrolled.