definition noun roving
Roving. of Rove. Roving (noun). 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. Roving (noun). a roll or sliver of wool or cotton drawn out and slightly twisted; a rove.See 2d Rove, 2.oving (noun). 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. Roving (noun). a roll or sliver of wool or cotton drawn out and slightly twisted; a rove. See 2d Rove, 2.