rolling - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'rolling' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Rolling

[ a.]

- Rotating on an axis, or moving along a surface by rotation; turning over and over as if on an axis or a pivot; as, a rolling wheel or ball.
- Moving on wheels or rollers, or as if on wheels or rollers; as, a rolling chair.
- Having gradual, rounded undulations of surface; as, a rolling country; rolling land.

2 . Rolling

[ p. pr. & vb. n.]

- of Roll

Meaning of 'rolling' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . rolling

[ n]

Meaning (1):
- the act of robbing a helpless person

Example in sentence:

he was charged with rolling drunks in the park

2 . rolling

[ s]

Meaning (2):
- uttered with a trill

Example in sentence:

she used rolling r's as in Spanish

Nearby Words:

role roll rollable rolled roller rolley rollic rollicked rollicking rolling-pin

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Rolling Year
Rolling year refers to Under FMLA regulations, a rolling year is defined as a 12-month period measured backward from the date an employee first uses leave.
Controlling
A management function that involves monitoring comparing, and correcting work performance.

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