rolling

/'rɔlikiɳ/

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Word: Rolling

Part of Speech: Adjective and Noun

Meaning:

1. As an Adjective:

   • Uttered with a trill: "Rolling" can describe a way of speaking where the 'R' sounds are pronounced strongly, like in some languages such as Spanish. For example, if someone says, "She used rolling R's," it means they pronounce their R's clearly and with emphasis.

2. As a Noun:

   • Propelling something on wheels: "Rolling" can refer to the action of moving something that has wheels, like a car or a bike. For example, "The child enjoyed rolling the ball down the hill."
   • The act of robbing a helpless person: In slang, "rolling" can mean to steal from someone, especially when they are vulnerable. For example, "He was charged with rolling drunks in the park," means he stole from drunk people who were unable to defend themselves.
   • A deep prolonged sound: "Rolling" can also describe a sound that goes on for a long time, like thunder or church bells. For example, "We heard the rolling thunder in the distance."

Usage Instructions:

• Use "rolling" as an adjective to describe sound or speech.
• Use "rolling" as a noun when talking about movement or theft.

Examples:

1. Adjective: "She spoke with rolling R's, which made her sound very elegant."
2. Noun (movement): "The car was rolling down the hill."
3. Noun (theft): "He was known for rolling unsuspecting tourists."
4. Noun (sound): "The rolling thunder signaled that a storm was coming."

Advanced Usage:

• In music, "rolling" can describe a rhythm or beat that has a smooth, flowing quality. For example, "The drummer played a rolling beat that kept everyone dancing."
• In writing, "rolling" can be used metaphorically to describe a story or idea that develops smoothly and continuously.

Word Variants:

• Roll (verb): to move something by turning it over and over.
• Rolled (past tense of roll): to have moved something by turning it.
• Roller (noun): a tool used for rolling, or a device that moves things along.

Different Meanings:

• Rolling in sports: This can refer to a technique where a player is moving with the ball or puck.
• Rolling stock: In railway terminology, this refers to the vehicles that move on a railway track.

Synonyms:

• For the adjective meaning: "trilling," "resonant."
• For the noun meaning (movement): "moving," "propelling."
• For the noun meaning (theft): "stealing," "robbery."
• For the noun meaning (sound): "rumbling," "echoing."

Idioms:

• "Rolling in dough": This means someone is making a lot of money.
• "Rolling with the punches": This means to adapt to difficulties or challenges.

Phrasal Verbs:

• Roll out: To introduce or launch something, like a new product.
• Roll over: To turn onto your back or to give in easily.

Academic

Adjective

1. uttered with a trill
   • she used rolling r's as in Spanish

Noun

1. propelling something on wheels
2. the act of robbing a helpless person
   • he was charged with rolling drunks in the park
3. a deep prolonged sound (as of thunder or large bells)

Synonyms

• rolled
• trilled
• wheeling
• peal
• pealing
• roll