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- DictionaryRoll·ing/ˈrōliNG/
adjective
- 1. moving by turning over and over on an axis: "a rolling ball"
- 2. (of land) extending in gentle undulations: "the rolling countryside"
: not having or set to a fixed date or deadline : continually adjustable through a period of time to provide flexibility for individual circumstances. De Blasio's spokesman Wiley Norvell said the city is encouraging families to sign up their kids by June 26, although there is a rolling deadline until Oct. 1.
rising and falling in gentle slopes, as land: rolling hills. moving in undulating billows, as clouds or waves: Jessica felt a peace steal over her as she watched the rolling waves. rocking or swaying from side to side: The rolling movement of the train car lulled most of the passengers to sleep.
rolling adjective [before noun] (OF HILLS) (of hills) gently rising and falling: The train journey took us through a valley past rolling hills. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Geography: hills & mountains. clifftop.
1. To move forward along a surface by revolving on an axis or by repeatedly turning over. 2. To travel or be moved on wheels or rollers: rolled down the sidewalk on their scooters. 3. To travel around; wander: roll from town to town. 4. a. To travel or be carried in a vehicle. b. To be carried on a stream: The logs rolled down the cascading river.
adjective. 1. that rolls (in various senses ); specif., rotating or revolving, recurring, swaying, surging, resounding, trilling, etc. 2. having or forming curves or waves. rolling hills. noun. 3. the action, motion, or sound of something that rolls or is rolled.
ROLL definition: 1. to (cause something to) move somewhere by turning over and over or from side to side: 2. to…. Learn more.
Rolling Definition. That rolls (in various senses); specif., rotating or revolving, recurring, swaying, surging, resounding, trilling, etc. Having or forming curves or waves. Rolling hills. The action, motion, or sound of something that rolls or is rolled. Present participle of roll.
to move or be moved on wheels: [ ~ + object] He rolled the car a few feet from the edge of the cliff. [ no object] The car rolled to a stop. to (cause to) flow with a continuing or swaying motion: [ no object] Tears rolled down her face. [ ~ + object] The waves were rolling the ship up and down.
1. that rolls (in various senses ); specif., rotating or revolving, recurring, swaying, surging, resounding, trilling, etc. 2. having or forming curves or waves. rolling hills. noun. 3. the action, motion, or sound of something that rolls or is rolled.
to cause to move along a surface by revolving or turning over and over, as a cask, a ball, or a hoop. to move along on wheels or rollers; convey in a wheeled vehicle. to drive, impel, or cause to flow onward with a sweeping or undulating motion: The wind rolled the waves high on the beach.
