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PRONUNCIATION OF ROLLING PIN

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ROLLING PIN

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Rolling pin is a noun.
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WHAT DOES ROLLING PIN MEAN IN ENGLISH?

rolling pin

Rolling pin

A rolling pin is a cylindrical food preparation utensil used to shape and flatten dough. Two styles of rolling pins are found; roller and rods. Roller types consists of a thick cylindrical roller with small handles at each end; rod type rolling pins are usually thin tapered batons. Rolling pins of different styles and materials offer advantages over another, as they are used for different tasks in cooking and baking.

Definition of rolling pin in the English dictionary

The definition of rolling pin in the dictionary is a cylinder with handles at both ends, often of wood, used for rolling dough, pastry, etc, out flat.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ROLLING PIN

rollick
rollicking
rollicky
rolling
rolling bearing
rolling friction
rolling hitch
rolling in the aisles
rolling launch
rolling mill
rolling plan
rolling stock
rolling stone
Rolling Stones
rolling targets
rollings
Rollins
rollmop
rollmop herring
rollneck

WORDS THAT END LIKE ROLLING PIN

belaying pin
bobby pin
cotter pin
dowel pin
drawing pin
end pin
firing pin
fraternity pin
gudgeon pin
panel pin
piston pin
safety pin
scatter pin
shear pin
split pin
stick pin
swivel pin
taper pin
wrest pin
wrist pin

Synonyms and antonyms of rolling pin in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «rolling pin» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ROLLING PIN

Find out the translation of rolling pin to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of rolling pin from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «rolling pin» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

擀面棍
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

rodillo pastelero
570 millions of speakers

English

rolling pin
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

रोलिंग पिन
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

نَشّابة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

скалка
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

rolo de pastel
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

রোলিং পিন
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

rouleau à pâtisserie
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pin bergulir
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Nudelholz
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

麺棒
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

밀방망이
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Rolling pin
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

trục cán
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ரோலிங் முள்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

लाटणे
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

oklava
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

mattarello
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

wałek do ciasta
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

качалка
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

făcăleț
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

πλάστης
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

koekroller
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

brödkavel
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

kjevle
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of rolling pin

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ROLLING PIN»

The term «rolling pin» is regularly used and occupies the 62.707 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ROLLING PIN» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about rolling pin

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ROLLING PIN»

Discover the use of rolling pin in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to rolling pin and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Kids in the Kitchen Book & Kit
Handy guides to measuring, safety, cleanup, and cooking terms are also included. Kit includes: - Full-color, 48-page, Kids in the Kitchen book - Rolling Pin - Whisk - Wooden spoon - 4 measuring spoons - Chef's Hat - Denim Apron
Micah Pulleyn, Sarah Bracken, 2009
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The Blue Ribbon Country Cookbook
Stockinet rolling pin covers are fairly standard. They are made of knit material and fit any regular rolling pin (see illustration). Pastry Cloth and Stockinet- Covered Rolling Pin If a pastry cloth with a frame is not available at a local cookware store, ...
Diane Roupe, 2007
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Build Strong Healthy Feet
Use a rolling pin, either plain or model specifically for foot therapy with knobs. The latter is wonderful for reaching the reflex points of the feet, (page 118). Keep the rolling pin in living room so it will always be handy to use when watching TV.
Paul Chappuis Bragg, 2004
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The Essential Baker: The Comprehensive Guide to Baking with ...
Rolling Pins A rolling pin is a long, thick, smooth cylinder that is essential for rolling out pie, tart, and many types of cookie dough. Some rolling pins have handles at each end, while others are solid hardwood cylinders with no handles.
Carole Bloom, CCP, 2007
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Classic Kitchen Projects: Complete Instructions for 17 ...
There are many rolling-pin styles. The most familiar kind is the American or baker's rolling pin. High- quality examples of this type have sturdy handles anchored with a steel rod through the center of the pin and are fitted with ball bearings.
Niall Barrett, 2000
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Baking: From My Home to Yours
ROLLING PIN: My favorite rolling pin is the kind called a French pin—it's a narrow (2-inch diameter) cylinder sans handles. I like the control I can get by keeping my palms on the pin and feeling the thick and thin portions of the dough. Originally ...
Dorie Greenspan, 2013
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Professional Baking
Rolling pins. Many types of rolling pin are used in the bakeshop for rolling out doughs. Perhaps the most versatile pin, used for most general rolling tasks, is simply a solid hardwood rod, about 2 inches (5 cm) thick and 20 inches (50 cm) long.
Wayne Gisslen, 2008
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The Pie and Pastry Bible
A knitted cloth sleeve that slips over the rolling pin, also rubbed with flour to prevent sticking, can also be used. Alternatively, the dough can be floured lightly on both sides, preferably with Wondra flour, and rolled between sheets of plastic  ...
Rose Levy Beranbaum, 2009
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An Anthology of Russian Folktales
The wolf jumped and fell into the pit. “Well,” said the fox, “just sit there.” And she went away. She walked along, carrying her rolling pin in her paws, and invited herself into a peasant's hut. “Let sister fox spend the night.” “It's already crowded  ...
Jack V. Haney
10
Making Classic Wreaths: Designing & Creating for All Seasons
Level of difficulty Time to complete SUPPLIES & TOOLS Metal pizza pan, 12" diameter Small wood rolling pin, 12" long 2 wooden spoons Yellow zinnias with 2 blooms and 2 buds Yellow-gold berry sprays 2 yellow crabapples 2 yds.
Ed Smith, 2004

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ROLLING PIN»

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Trucker who battered wife to death with rolling pin branded 'pathetic …
A husband who battered his tragic wife to death with a rolling pin has been branded an “absolutely pathetic excuse for a human being”. Beth Walker, a friend of ... «Mirror.co.uk, Jul 15»
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Mrs U hasn't yet bashed me with a rolling pin yet says TOM UTLEY
After all, the aggrieved wife armed with a rolling pin has been a stock favourite of cartoonists through the ages. It put me in mind of Andy Capp (my role model, ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
3
Jean Crossland who beat husband of 50 years with a rolling pin
A 'cricket widow' pensioner who battered her sports-mad 76-year-old husband with a rolling pin after claiming he did not spend enough time with her has ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
4
Jean Crossland attacked husband of 50 years with rolling pin
A wife who was angry that her husband was neglecting her beat him up with a rolling pin when he reported her to the police for trying to crash their car. «Daily Mail, Jun 15»
5
Police: Farmington Man Beat Wife with Rolling Pin
An investigation by arriving officers revealed that Zou was hitting his wife with a rolling pin after an argument about how to prepare the fish they were having for ... «Patch.com, Jun 15»
6
French baker 'tried to kill girlfriend with rolling pin'
A baker has been arrested near the southern French city of Nice for allegedly attempting to kill his waitress girlfriend with a rolling pin, prosecutors said on ... «The Local.fr, May 15»
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'My monster husband battered me senseless with a rolling pin and …
A traumatised mother has revealed how her monster husband battered her senseless with a rolling pin and tried to pour bleach into her mouth. Lorraine Lorimer ... «mirror.co.uk, Apr 15»
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The Rolling Pin Will Put a Bakery Next to Rosenberg's
The bagel sensation Rosenberg's Bagels & Delicatessen is going to have a gluteny friend next door by early next year. A new bakery, The Rolling Pin, is the ... «Westword, Apr 15»
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Ask Amy: Oven Mitt & Rolling Pin
MARION -- If you spend hours in the kitchen, but struggle to find the perfect gadgets to get the job done, there may be a few cutting edge products on the market ... «WSIL TV, Apr 15»
10
Kitchen gadget: The rolling pin
An essential tool in many bakeries and kitchens, rolling pins are used to evenly flatten everything from pie and pastry doughs to cookie and pasta doughs. «Los Angeles Times, Apr 15»

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