Cryptic crossword clue
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The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word TRUNDLING

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What does TRUNDLING mean?

TRUNDLING verb
  1. To wheel or roll (an object on wheels), especially by pushing, often slowly or heavily.
  2. To transport (something or someone) using an object on wheels, especially one that is pushed.
  3. To move heavily (on wheels).
  4. To move (something or someone), often heavily or clumsily.
  5. To move, often heavily or clumsily.
  6. To cause (something) to roll or revolve; to roll (something) along.
  7. To roll or revolve; to roll along.
TRUNDLING noun
  1. The motion of something that trundles.

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