Meaning Of Roving

p. pr. & vb. n.

of Rove

n.

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.

n.

A roll or sliver of wool or cotton drawn out and slightly twisted; a rove. See 2d Rove, 2.

n.

The act of one who roves or wanders.