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

At Cambridge 1, we took an even simpler approach: flattening the dough into an oval with a rolling pin on top of a well-floured countertop.

From New York Times

The dough can be sticky, so don’t be shy about dusting your hands, rolling pin and counter with flour.

From Washington Post

“We’ve put marble, glass, nylon, aluminum, and Teflon-coated rolling pins to the test, but nothing has compared to wooden pins,” Cook’s Country says.

From Seattle Times

Peel cucumber and smash with a rolling pin or the bottom of a frying pan.

From Fox News

I use a rolling pin, but a strong wooden spoon works, too.

From Washington Post