English Words Starting With R

• rollick

  nounverbverb-intransitiveLow
  /ˈrɒlɪk/To behave in a lively, cheerful, and boisterous manner.
• rolling

  adjectiveadverbnounB2
  /ˈrəʊ.lɪŋ/Moving by turning over and over; moving smoothly on wheels or a surface.
• rolling bearing

  nounLow
  /ˈrəʊlɪŋ ˈbeərɪŋ/A mechanical component that reduces friction between moving parts by using rolling elements (balls or rollers) between inner and outer rings.
• rolling boil

  nounC1
  /ˌrəʊ.lɪŋ ˈbɔɪl/A state in which a liquid, especially water, is boiling rapidly with continuous, rolling, and vigorous bubbling.
• rolling friction

  nounVery Low
  /ˈrəʊlɪŋ ˈfrɪkʃən/The resisting force that occurs when an object (like a wheel or ball) rolls over a surface, as opposed to sliding.
• rolling hitch

  nounLow
  /ˈrəʊlɪŋ hɪtʃ/A type of knot used to attach a rope to a pole, spar, or another rope, allowing it to be adjusted or secured without slipping.
• rolling kitchen

  nounC1/C2 / Specialized
  /ˈrəʊ.lɪŋ ˈkɪtʃ.ɪn/A vehicle, trailer, or specially fitted cart equipped with facilities and equipment for cooking and serving food in mobile situations, away from permanent kitchens.
• rolling launch

  nounLow
  /ˌrəʊ.lɪŋ ˈlɔːntʃ/A method of introducing a new product, service, or update gradually across different regions, markets, or user groups, rather than making it available everywhere simultaneously.
• rolling meadows

  nounLow-medium
  /ˈrəʊ.lɪŋ ˈmɛd.əʊz/An expanse of grassland characterized by gentle, undulating hills.
• rolling mill

  nounLow in general English, high in technical and industrial contexts.
  /ˈrəʊlɪŋ mɪl/A machine or factory where metal is shaped by passing it through rollers to produce sheets, bars, or other forms.
• rolling paper

  nounC1-C2
  /ˈrəʊ.lɪŋ ˌpeɪ.pər/A thin, often rectangular piece of porous paper, specifically designed for rolling tobacco or other herbs into cigarettes.
• rolling pin

  nounB2
  /ˈrəʊ.lɪŋ ˌpɪn/A cylindrical kitchen utensil used for flattening and shaping dough.
• rolling stock

  nounLow (C2)
  /ˌrəʊlɪŋ ˈstɒk/The wheeled vehicles owned by a railway company, such as locomotives, carriages, wagons, and other non-fixed railway assets.
• rolling stone

  nounC1
  /ˌrəʊ.lɪŋ ˈstəʊn/A person who frequently moves from place to place or job to job, avoiding long-term commitments and a settled life.
• rolling stones

  plural-nounB1
  /ˌrəʊ.lɪŋ ˈstəʊnz/An idiomatic phrase referring to people who are constantly moving from place to place, never settling down.
• rolling-element bearing

  nounC2
  /ˈrəʊlɪŋ ˈɛlɪmənt ˈbeərɪŋ/A mechanical component that reduces friction between rotating parts by using rolling elements (like balls or rollers) between inner and outer races.
• rollins

  nounLow
  /ˈrəʊlɪnz/A proper noun primarily referring to a surname of English origin.
• rollmop

  nounLow
  /ˈrəʊlmɒp/A pickled herring fillet, typically rolled around a filling of onion and gherkin and secured with a toothpick.
• rollneck

  adjectivenounLow
  /ˈrəʊl.nɛk/A sweater or jumper with a high, turned-over collar that can be rolled down to cover the neck.
• rollo

  nounVery low (primarily proper noun/name)
  /ˈrɒləʊ/A cylindrical or rolled shape; a spiral or coil. Commonly used as a surname or in proper nouns.

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