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rollinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈrəʊ.lɪŋ/
US
/ˈroʊ.lɪŋ/
Used as the present participle of the verb "roll" when functioning adjectivally.
Translations
Rolling stones gather no moss.
Les pierres qui roulent n'amassent pas de mousse.
Definitions
Present participle of roll, describing something that is currently turning over or moving by rotation.
Rolling stones gather no moss.
rollingnoun
rollings
pl
Translations
The rolling of the ball down the hill was unstoppable.
Le roulement de la balle dans la pente était בלתי?
grondementPour un son sourd et continu, notamment le tonnerre.
The rolling of thunder could be heard in the distance.
Le grondement du tonnerre s'entendait au loin.
laminageDans le domaine industriel et métallurgique.
Hot rolling of steel produces plates with a uniform thickness.
Le laminage à chaud de l'acier produit des plaques d'épaisseur uniforme.
Definitions
The action or process of moving by turning over and over on an axis.
The rolling of the ball down the hill was unstoppable.
A deep, continuous sound or series of sounds.
The rolling of thunder could be heard in the distance.
The industrial process of shaping metal or other material by passing it between pairs of rollers.
Hot rolling of steel produces plates with a uniform thickness.
rollingadjective
more rolling
Comp.
most rolling
Super.
UK
/ˈrəʊ.lɪŋ/
US
/ˈroʊ.lɪŋ/
Translations
vallonnéPour décrire un relief ondulé, surtout des collines ou un terrain.
The rolling hills stretched out as far as the eye could see, creating a picturesque landscape.
Les collines vallonnées s'étendaient à perte de vue, créant un paysage pittoresque.
Additional translations
continuPour un processus ininterrompu ou périodiquement renouvelé.
Definitions
Moving in a smooth, continuous motion, often in a circular or undulating manner.
The rolling hills stretched out as far as the eye could see, creating a picturesque landscape.
Characterized by a gradual, gentle rise and fall, often used to describe terrain or sound.
The rolling waves of the ocean provided a soothing background noise as we walked along the beach.
Ongoing or continuous, often used to describe processes or actions that are in progress.
The company implemented a rolling review process to ensure continuous improvement in their operations.
Synonyms
rotating
revolving
turning
circular
winding
rollverb

rolling

Gerund

rolled
Past Simple
rolled
Past Participle
rolling
Gerund
UK
/rəʊl/
US
/roʊl/
Translations
The ball rolled down the hill.
La balle a roulé en bas de la colline.
roulerPour un déplacement continu et fluide, comme sur des roues.
The car rolled slowly to a stop.
La voiture a roulé lentement jusqu'à l'arrêt.
roulerPour mettre quelque chose en forme cylindrique.
She rolled the dough into a tight spiral.
Elle a roulé la pâte en un cylindre serré.
grondrePour un son profond et continu.
Thunder rolled in the distance.
Le tonnerre grondait au loin.
tournerPour démarrer ou faire fonctionner un appareil, surtout dans le contexte du cinéma.
The cameras started rolling as the director shouted 'Action!'
Les caméras ont commencé à tourner quand le réalisateur a crié « Action ! »
se roulerPour le mouvement du corps pour éviter quelque chose.
He rolled out of the way just in time to avoid the falling object.
Il s'est roulé sur le côté juste à temps pour éviter l'objet qui tombait.
Definitions
To move or cause to move in a particular direction by turning over and over on an axis.
The ball rolled down the hill.
To move smoothly and continuously along, as if on wheels.
The car rolled slowly to a stop.
To wrap or coil something into a cylindrical shape.
She rolled the dough into a tight spiral.
To make a continuous, deep, resonant sound.
Thunder rolled in the distance.
To start or continue to operate or function.
The cameras started rolling as the director shouted 'Action!'
To move one's body in a particular way, often to avoid something.
He rolled out of the way just in time to avoid the falling object.
Synonyms
turn
spin
revolve
rotate
twist
curl
wind
scroll
Antonyms
stop
halt
cease
remain
stay
steady
stabilize
unwrap
unroll
unfold
rollnoun
Definitions
A small, typically round piece of bread served as a side dish.
She placed a warm roll on each plate before serving the soup.
A list of names, especially of personnel available for duty.
The teacher called the roll to check attendance.
A cylindrical mass of something, such as fabric or paper, that has been rolled up.
He bought a roll of wallpaper to redecorate the living room.
A movement in which someone or something turns over and over on an axis.
The gymnast executed a perfect roll on the mat.
A deep, continuous sound, such as that of thunder or drums.
The roll of thunder could be heard in the distance.
An act of casting or throwing dice in a game of chance.
His lucky roll of double sixes won the game instantly.
A period or series of successes or rapid progress.
After winning four games in a row, the team knew they were on a roll.
A wad or bundle of paper money.
The gambler pulled out a fat roll of hundred-dollar bills.
rolladjective
Definitions
Used attributively in compounds and fixed phrases relating to rolling or something that rolls.
The car was fitted with a roll cage for added safety.
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