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- Dictionaryrolling/ˈrəʊlɪŋ/
adjective
- 1. moving by turning over and over on an axis: "a rolling ball"
- 2. (of land) extending in gentle undulations: "the rolling countryside"
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ROLLING definition: 1. gradual: 2. (of hills) gently rising and falling: 3. gradual: . Learn more.
: not having or set to a fixed date or deadline : continually adjustable through a period of time to provide flexibility for individual circumstances. De Blasio's spokesman Wiley Norvell said the city is encouraging families to sign up their kids by June 26, although there is a rolling deadline until Oct. 1.
noun. the action, motion, or sound of anything that rolls. adjective. moving by revolving or turning over and over. rising and falling in gentle slopes, as land: rolling hills. moving in undulating billows, as clouds or waves: Jessica felt a peace steal over her as she watched the rolling waves. rocking or swaying from side to side:
adjective. 1. having gentle rising and falling slopes; undulating. rolling country. 2. progressing or spreading by stages or by occurrences in different places in succession, with continued or increasing effectiveness. three weeks of rolling strikes disrupted schools. 3. subject to regular review and updating.
ROLL definition: 1. to (cause something to) move somewhere by turning over and over or from side to side: 2. to…. Learn more.
Definition of rolling adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
To move forward along a surface by revolving on an axis or by repeatedly turning over. 2. To travel or be moved on wheels or rollers: rolled down the sidewalk on their scooters. 3. To travel around; wander: roll from town to town. 4. a. To travel or be carried in a vehicle. b. To be carried on a stream: The logs rolled down the cascading river. 5.
to cause to move along a surface by revolving or turning over and over, as a cask, a ball, or a hoop. to move along on wheels or rollers; convey in a wheeled vehicle. to drive, impel, or cause to flow onward with a sweeping or undulating motion: The wind rolled the waves high on the beach.
to move or be moved on wheels: [ ~ + object] He rolled the car a few feet from the edge of the cliff. [ no object] The car rolled to a stop. to (cause to) flow with a continuing or swaying motion: [ no object] Tears rolled down her face. [ ~ + object] The waves were rolling the ship up and down.
adjective. uttered with a trill. “she used rolling r's as in Spanish”. synonyms: rolled, trilled. pronounceable. capable of being uttered or pronounced. noun. a deep prolonged sound (as of thunder or large bells) synonyms: peal, pealing, roll.
