Complete Definition of "dolly"

see|Dolly
English

Pronunciation
:Rhymes: Rhymes:English:-�li|-�li

Noun
en-noun|doll|ies

  1. 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. A tool with an indented head for shaping the head of a rivet.
  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.
  6. context|Filmology A specialized piece of film equipment that looks like a little car to which a camera is mounted.
  7. (children, colloquial): A child's name for a doll.
  8. cricket A ball hit by a batsman such that it goes gently to a fielder for a simple catch.

Transitive verb
rfc-trverb|Transitive verb
dolly

  1. Cricket To hit a dolly.

Related terms
dolly grip

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