rolling
Translation
rolling, undulating, continuous
Examples
The house is set among rolling hills.
The house is set among rolling hills.
The company has a rolling contract.
The company has a rolling contract.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) used before a noun to describe it The house is set among rolling hills.
Similar Words
Synonyms: undulating, hilly, continuous; Antonyms: flat, stationary, fixed
Etymology
Present participle of the verb 'to roll'. The image of something rolling suggests gentle curves or continuous movement.
Memory Tips
Picture a ball rolling over hills. This continuous, smooth movement connects to the meanings 'hilly' and 'continuous'.