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rolling

The correct spelling is rolling.

How to pronounce rolling

/ˈɹəʊlɪŋ/
verb

IPA: /ˈɹəʊlɪŋ/

Say it like: Rol-lin-g

The correct spelling is rolling. To cause to revolve by turning over and over; to move by turning on an axis; to impel forward by causing to turn over and over on a supporting surface. For example: "To roll a wheel, a ball, or a barrel."

Usage Examples

To roll a wheel, a ball, or a barrel.

The child will roll on the floor.

To roll a sheet of paper; to roll clay or putty into a ball.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To cause to revolve by turning over and over; to move by turning on an axis; to impel forward by causing to turn over and over on a supporting surface.
  2. 2.To turn over and over.
  3. 3.To tumble in gymnastics; to do a somersault.
  4. 4.To wrap (something) round on itself; to form into a spherical or cylindrical body by causing to turn over and over.
  5. 5.To bind or involve by winding, as in a bandage; to enwrap; often with up.

noun

  1. 1.The act by which something is rolled.

adjective

  1. 1.Drunk; intoxicated from alcohol, staggering.
  2. 2.Staggered in time and space; used with blackout, brownout, introduction.
  3. 3.Moving by turning over and over on an axis.
  4. 4.Extending in gentle undulations (of the landscape).
  5. 5.Making a continuous sound.

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