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dolly

Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Dolly \Dol"ly\, n.; pl. {Dollies}.
   1. (Mining) A contrivance, turning on a vertical axis by a
      handle or winch, and giving a circular motion to the ore
      to be washed; a stirrer.

   2. (Mach.) A tool with an indented head for shaping the head
      of a rivet. --Knight.

   3. In pile driving, a block interposed between the head of
      the pile and the ram of the driver.

   4. A small truck with a single wide roller used for moving
      heavy beams, columns, etc., in bridge building.

   5. A compact, narrow-gauge locomotive used for moving
      construction trains, switching, etc.

Dolly \Dol"ly\, n.
   A child's mane for a doll.

   {Dolly shop}, a shop where rags, old junk, etc., are bought
      and sold; usually, in fact, an unlicensed pawnbroker's
      shop, formerly distinguished by the sign of a black doll.
      [England]

Source : WordNet®

dolly
     n 1: conveyance consisting of a wheeled support on which a camera
          can be mounted
     2: conveyance consisting of a wheeled platform for moving heavy
        objects
     3: a small replica of a person; used as a toy [syn: {doll}]
     [also: {dollied}]
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