dolly
6
3.5
- noun
- /ˈdɑːli/
- He used a dolly to move the heavy boxes across the warehouse floor.
Examples
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A private pushes a dolly loaded with boxes bearing the red cross emblem up the ramp.
Fiction book (1995) -
Lumpy-looking forklifts, baggage dollies, and stacks of freight pallets lined the outer wall.
Fiction book (1992) -
One's heavy, so use a dolly, roll it, whatever it takes.
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Let's put the dolly in the car.
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Now, we get the dolly out from underneath there.
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A ship porter walks through the crowd, pushing a large barrel on a dolly.
Fiction book (1990) -
We use big, huge dollies and and strong young backs because these weigh a lot.
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A bellman enters from the bedroom, rolling a luggage-loaded dolly along in front of him.
Fiction book (1990) -
The private grunts and pushes the dolly slowly up the ramp.
Fiction book (1995) -
Three big guys were wheeling stuff on dollies, stuff like refrigerator cases and big metal shelves.
Fiction book (2000)
Synonyms
7
1.0
A cart on wheels used for carrying shopping or luggage
3
2.9
A small cart with two wheels and handles for moving heavy things
2
6.2
A small cart with one wheel and two handles for carrying things
1
3.0
Small cart with two wheels and handles for moving heavy boxes
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Etymology
Dolly meaning a small platform for moving heavy objects is the same word; you can think of it like a little wheeled cart (like a tiny 'doll' cart), which is why a dolly helps you move heavy things easily.