Meaning of the word dolly in English

What does dolly mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

dolly

US /ˈdɑː.li/

UK /ˈdɑː.li/

a child's toy in the shape of a baby or doll

Example:

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My niece loves playing with her new dolly.

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She dressed her dolly in a tiny pink outfit.

Synonym:

doll toy doll

a low, wheeled platform or frame used for moving heavy objects

Example:

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We used a dolly to move the refrigerator.

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The camera was mounted on a dolly for a smooth tracking shot.

Synonym:

hand truck cart trolley

to move a camera on a wheeled support

Example:

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The cameraman had to dolly in for a close-up shot.

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They decided to dolly out slowly to reveal the entire scene.

Synonym:

track truck

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