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Definition of rolling

rolling

/ˈroʊ.lɪŋ/
roll · ing

Adverb:rollingly
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Plural:rollings
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• adjective

1

Rising and falling in gentle slopes, waves, or undulations, especially of hills, pastures, or ocean swells.

Example

"The train passed through miles of rolling green hills dotted with grazing sheep."


2

Occurring, operating, or updated continuously in stages or over a steadily shifting period rather than all at once.

Example

"The university evaluates applications on a rolling basis throughout the spring semester."


3

Moving by turning over and over on an axis or travelling on wheels.

Example

"The warehouse workers used rolling carts to transport heavy boxes across the floor."

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• noun

1

The action, motion, or sound of something turning over and over or swaying from side to side.

Example

"The constant rolling of the ship during the storm made several passengers feel seasick."


2

An industrial process in which metal, dough, or another material is passed between heavy rollers to flatten, shape, or reduce its thickness.

Example

"Cold rolling strengthens the steel sheets while giving them a smooth surface finish."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Rolling. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/rolling
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