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rove

Pronunciation: (rōv), [key]
—v., roved, rov•ing,
—n.

—v.i.
to wander about without definite destination; move hither and thither at random, esp. over a wide area.

—v.t.
to wander over or through; traverse: to rove the woods.

—n.
an act or instance of roving.

rove

Pronunciation: (rōv), [key]
—v.
a pt. and pp. of reeve ².

rove

Pronunciation: (rōv), [key]
—v., roved, rov•ing,
—n.

—v.t.
1. to form (slivers of wool, cotton, etc.) into slightly twisted strands in a preparatory process of spinning.
2. to draw fibers or the like through an eye or other small opening.
3. to attenuate, compress, and twist slightly in carding.

—n.
Brit.roving².

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