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English Dictionary: dollies by the DICT Development Group
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From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
   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.
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