rolling

/ˈroʊlɪŋ/
/ˈrʌʊlɪŋ/
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Other forms: rollings; rollingly

Definitions of rolling
  1. noun
    propelling something on wheels
    synonyms: wheeling
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    type of:
    actuation, propulsion
    the act of propelling
  2. adjective
    uttered with a trill
    “she used rolling r's as in Spanish”
    synonyms: rolled, trilled
    pronounceable
    capable of being uttered or pronounced
  3. noun
    a deep prolonged sound (as of thunder or large bells)
    synonyms: peal, pealing, roll
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    type of:
    sound
    the sudden occurrence of an audible event
  4. noun
    the act of robbing a helpless person
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    type of:
    robbery
    larceny by threat of violence
Pronunciation
US
/ˈroʊlɪŋ/
UK
/ˈrʌʊlɪŋ/
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