rolling pin

noun

1. a cylinder of wood or other material, usually with a short handle at each end, for rolling out dough.

rolling pin

noun

1. a cylinder with handles at both ends, often of wood, used for rolling dough, pastry, etc, out flat

Word History and Origins

Origin of rolling pin¹

First recorded in 1490–1500

Example Sentences

Even if we had the time or seven different types of rolling pins, who has that much counter space?

From Los Angeles Times

Moments later, a frantic housekeeper rifles through the kitchen drawers, then returns to raise a heavy marble rolling pin over the disheveled and bloodied figure, who is by all appearances pleading for her life.

From Salon

The court heard Irwin was handed a suspended prison sentence late last year for repeatedly hitting Miss Render with a wooden rolling pin, and slapping and strangling her.

From BBC

Mr Emlyn Jones KC previously said a bloodstained cricket bat, a rolling pin with Sara’s DNA on it, a metal pole, a belt and rope were found near the family’s outhouse.

From BBC

The court previously heard a bloodstained cricket bat, a rolling pin with Sara’s DNA on it, a metal pole, a belt and rope were found near the family’s outhouse.

From BBC