(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.
(3):
(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Rove
(4):
(n.) A roll or sliver of wool or cotton drawn out and slightly twisted; a rove. See 2d Rove, 2.