verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   To form (sheet metal) into a desired cross section through continuous bending of a long strip of the metal as it passes through a set of rollers. transitive

Etymology

From roll + form.

Related phrases

cross sectionsheet metal

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