Roving1. (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Rove.
2. (n.) The operation 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.
3. (n.) A roll or sliver of wool or cotton drawn out and slightly twisted; a rove. See Rove.
4. (n.) The act of one who roves or wanders.
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