Rolling
Rolling , adjective
1.
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.
2.
Moving on wheels or rollers, or as if on wheels or rollers; as, a rolling chair.
3.
Having gradual, rounded undulations of surface; as, a rolling country; rolling land. [United States]
Collocations (8)
Rolling bridge , See the Note under Drawbridge.
Rolling circle of a paddle wheel , the circle described by the point whose velocity equals the velocity of the ship. — J. Bourne
Rolling fire (Military) , a discharge of firearms by soldiers in line, in quick succession, and in the order in which they stand.
Rolling friction , that resistance to motion experienced by one body rolling upon another which arises from the roughness or other quality of the surfaces in contact.
Rolling mill , a mill furnished with heavy rolls, between which heated metal is passed, to form it into sheets, rails, etc.
Rolling press , (a) A machine for calendering cloth by pressure between revolving rollers (b) A printing press with a roller, used in copperplate printing.
Rolling stock or Rolling plant , the locomotives and vehicles of a railway.
Rolling tackle (Nautical) , tackle used to steady the yards when the ship rolls heavily. — R. H. Dana, Jr