- present participle of barrel.
barrelling
Example Sentences
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And so, on we go, barrelling toward the next general election, which must take place by 2029 but will likely be sooner.
From Slate ● Jun. 23, 2026
It’s not enough to come barrelling into a conversation with a long-winded explanation of your personal dogma; you must also confidently push the value of those ideas, too.
From Salon ● Apr. 29, 2026
An "extremely dangerous" hurricane is barrelling towards Mexico's Pacific coast, forecasters have warned.
From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2023
Some 80 surfers could work different waves simultaneously: barrelling waves, big waves, kid-friendly waves, Knieriem said.
From Washington Times ● May 29, 2023
Florent, Frankie, and Barbara came barrelling in, but Joseph stopped them, too.
From "The Marvels" by Brian Selznick
