- rolling mill
- A machine for rolling out bars and sheets of metal. A plant in which such machines are operated.
Ballentine's law dictionary. Anderson, W.S.. 1998.
rolling mill
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Rolling mill — Rolling Roll ing, a. 1. Rotating on an axis, or moving along a surface by rotation; turning over and over as if on an axis or a pivot; as, a rolling wheel or ball. [1913 Webster] 2. Moving on wheels or rollers, or as if on wheels or rollers; as,… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
rolling mill — rolling mills N COUNT A rolling mill is a machine or factory in which metal is rolled into sheets or bars … English dictionary
rolling mill — n. 1. a factory in which metal bars, sheets, etc. are rolled out 2. a machine used for such rolling … English World dictionary
rolling mill — rolling ,mill noun count a factory where metal is rolled into large sheets, or a machine that does this … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
Rolling mill — A rolling mill is a machine or factory for shaping metal by passing it between a pair of work rolls.Rolling mills are often incorporated into integrated steelworks, but also exist as separate plants and can be used for other metals, and other… … Wikipedia
rolling mill — noun steel mill where metal is rolled into sheets and bars • Hypernyms: ↑steel mill, ↑steelworks, ↑steel plant, ↑steel factory * * * ˈrolling mill [rolling mill rolling mills] … Useful english dictionary
rolling mill — UK / US noun [countable] Word forms rolling mill : singular rolling mill plural rolling mills a factory where metal is rolled into large sheets, or a machine that does this … English dictionary
Rolling Mill Mine — The Rolling Mill Mine was a drift portal coal mine in operation in Johnstown, Cambria County, Pennsylvania, from approximately 1856 until 1931. It was originally owned by the Cambria Iron Company and was developed in the Westmont hillside across… … Wikipedia
rolling mill — roll′ing mill n. 1) mel a mill where metal is passed between rolls to give it a certain thickness or cross sectional form 2) mel a machine or set of rollers for rolling out or shaping metal • Etymology: 1780–90, amer … From formal English to slang
rolling mill — 1. a mill where ingots, slabs, sheets, etc., of usually hot metal are passed between rolls to give them a certain thickness or cross sectional form. 2. a machine or set of rollers for rolling out or shaping metal. [1780 90, Amer.] * * * … Universalium
rolling mill — /ˈroʊlɪŋ mɪl/ (say rohling mil) noun 1. a mill or establishment where (heated) iron or other metal is rolled into sheets, bars, or the like. 2. a machine or set of rollers for rolling out or shaping metal, etc …
