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Webster 1913 Edition
Roving
Rov′ing
,Noun.
1.
The operatin of forming the rove, or slightly twisted sliver or roll of wool or cotton, by means of a machine for the purpose, called a roving frame, or roving machine.
2.
A roll or sliver of wool or cotton drawn out and slightly twisted; a rove. See 2d
Rove
, 2. Roving frame
, Roving machine
a machine for drawing and twisting roves and twisting roves and winding them on bobbin for the spinning machine.
Rov′ing
,Noun.
The act of one who roves or wanders.
Webster 1828 Edition
Roving
RO'VING
,ppr.