rolling pin

noun

: a long cylinder for rolling out dough

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Wayfair also has snowflake rolling pins for a general winter vibe. Christopher Murray, Fox News, 7 Nov. 2024 Crush chunks of two or three Butterfinger candy bars (again, your personal preference dictates how many) in a sealed ziplock bag using a rolling pin. Kathryn Streeter, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024 When Noel and Andy are playing baseball with a ball of extra pastry dough, Noel’s bat (which is a rolling pin) knocks Nelly’s remaining caramel all over the floor. Brian Moylan, Vulture, 18 Oct. 2024 Think: a rolling pin, cutters, and even accessories to craft their own clay snowman. Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 20 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for rolling pin 

Word History

First Known Use

1563, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of rolling pin was in 1563

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“Rolling pin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rolling%20pin. Accessed 16 Dec. 2024.

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rolling pin

noun
: a cylinder (as of wood) used to roll out dough

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