DOLLIES

Noun

dollies

plural of dolly

Anagrams

• Sedillo, does ill

Noun

Dollies

plural of Dolly

Source: Wiktionary


DOLLY

Dol"ly, n.; pl. Dollies (.

1. (Mining)

Definition: 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.)

Definition: 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.

Dol"ly, n.

Definition: 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: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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