Definition of Dolly

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Definition of Dolly

Dolly

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.

A tool with an indented head for shaping the head of a rivet.

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

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

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

A child's mane for a doll.

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Dolly Quotations

I get along with all the women singers, but especially Dolly Parton. We talk the same hillbilly language.
Loretta Lynn

Jimmy Carter as President is like Truman Capote marrying Dolly Parton. The job is just too big for him.
Rich Little

Dolly Parton... I love being around that woman! I worked really hard to keep up with her.
Dom DeLuise

Well I always wanted to be Dolly Parton when I was a little girl. I was obsessed with her.
Reese Witherspoon

I had cleavage that would make Dolly Parton proud. But those things are really heavy and I'm pretty slight of frame, so I took them out. No one even noticed.
Lexa Doig

Motion-picture studio floors used to be all wooden and not smooth at all. This was difficult when moving a camera around on a dolly.
Desi Arnaz

Dolly Translations

dolly in German is Puppe

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