rolling pin

American  

noun

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

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rolling pin British  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of rolling pin

First recorded in 1490–1500

Example Sentences

With a rolling pin, gently crush the toasted walnuts, then pile them into the partly baked pie crust.

From Seattle Times

Dust a work surface and rolling pin lightly with flour.

From Washington Post

Tips: To crush candy canes, put them in a heavy-duty plastic bag, wrap the bag in a kitchen towel and hit the bag with a rolling pin or heavy can.

From Seattle Times

They hung wooden spoons dipped in faux frosting and rolling pins in the China Room.

From Washington Post

The China Room features tableware used by past first families and evokes family traditions with garlands of wooden spoons, measuring cups, rolling pins, and “cookies that are reminiscent of baking treats in your grandma’s kitchen.”

From Washington Times