rolling pin

noun

: a long cylinder for rolling out dough

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The set, by Jason Ardizzone-West, consists of a raked white floor of interlocking panels (like the cladding of the Death Star, flattened out with a rolling pin) and a curved surround of more panels, towering and blank, soldiers ready to receive the inevitable full blast of constant LED video. Sara Holdren, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2025 Display them with simple white dishes and a crock filled with vintage rolling pins. Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Dec. 2024 Using a rolling pin, crush panko into finer crumbs. Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 4 Feb. 2025 Place vanilla wafers in a large zip-top bag and gently crush with a rolling pin, breaking down any large pieces as much as possible. Tricia Manzanero Stuedeman, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2025 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 22 Feb. 2025.

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rolling pin

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

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