According to Guinness World Records, the largest collection of coffee pots belongs to Robert Dahl (Germany) and consists of 27,390 coffee pots as of 2 November 2012, in Rövershagen, Germany.
DOLLYING
Verb
dollying
present participle 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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INTERSPERSION
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