rolling

verb/ˈroʊlɪŋ/

Frequency rank: #2,188 most common English word

Meaning

Moving by turning over and over; gentle slopes that rise and fall.

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Example sentence

The car was smoothly rolling down the hill.

Synonyms & related words

  • moving
  • gliding
  • coasting
  • sliding

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