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roving

The correct spelling is roving.

How to pronounce roving

verb

IPA: /ˈɹoʊvɪŋ/

Say it like: Rov-ing

The correct spelling is roving. To shoot with arrows (at). For example: "His roving eyes never focused on anything specific."

Usage Examples

His roving eyes never focused on anything specific.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To shoot with arrows (at).
  2. 2.To roam, or wander about at random, especially over a wide area.
  3. 3.To roam or wander through.
  4. 4.To card wool or other fibres.
  5. 5.To twist slightly; to bring together, as slivers of wool or cotton, and twist slightly before spinning.

noun

  1. 1.A long and narrow bundle of fibre, usually used to spin woollen yarn.
  2. 2.The process of giving the first twist to yarn.

adjective

  1. 1.Wandering freely.

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