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Rolling is the present participle of roll, which means to move something along a surface or to cause something to move along a surface. It can also be an adjective that means not having or set to a fixed date or deadline. See synonyms, examples, history and related phrases of rolling.
Learn the meaning and usage of the word rolling, which can be a noun, adjective, or adverb. Find out the origin, pronunciation, and related words of rolling, as well as some common idioms and expressions with rolling.
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Rolling is a type of motion that combines rotation (commonly, of an axially symmetric object) and translation of that object with respect to a surface (either one or the other moves), such that, if ideal conditions exist, the two are in contact with each other without sliding. Rolling where there is no sliding is referred to as pure rolling.
Definition of roll verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
to ( cause something to) move somewhere by turning over and over or from side to side: The vase rolled off the edge of the table and smashed. The dog rolled over onto its back. I rolled the wheel along the side of the road back to the car. B2 [ I or T, usually + adv/prep ] to move somewhere easily and without sudden movements:
