Rolled

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Rolled refers to the process of bending or shaping something into a cylindrical or spherical form. It is a term widely used in various fields such as cooking, metallurgy, papermaking, and textile industry.

Cooking[edit | edit source]

In cooking, rolling is a technique used to flatten dough or other food substances using a rolling pin. This technique is essential in making various types of pastry, bread, and pasta. Rolled food items, such as rolled oats and rolled ice cream, are also popular in many cuisines.

Metallurgy[edit | edit source]

In metallurgy, rolling is a metal forming process in which metal stock is passed through one or more pairs of rolls to reduce the thickness and to make the thickness uniform. The concept is similar to the rolling of dough. This process is widely used in the production of sheet metal and metal foil.

Papermaking[edit | edit source]

In papermaking, rolled paper refers to paper products that have been wound around a core. This includes products like toilet paper, paper towels, and wrapping paper. The process of rolling paper is an important step in the paper manufacturing process.

Textile Industry[edit | edit source]

In the textile industry, fabrics are often rolled onto a tube or a core after they have been woven. This process is known as fabric rolling. It helps in easy transportation and storage of the fabric.

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