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dolly

The correct spelling is dolly.

How to pronounce dolly

/ˈdɒli/
noun

IPA: /ˈdɒli/

Say it like: Dol-lee

The correct spelling is dolly. A doll.

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A doll.
  2. 2.A contrivance for stirring:
  3. 3.A tool with an indented head for shaping the head of a rivet.
  4. 4.In pile driving, a block interposed between the head of the pile and the ram of the driver.
  5. 5.A small truck with a single wide roller used for moving heavy beams, columns, etc., in bridge building.

verb

  1. 1.To hit a dolly.
  2. 2.To move (an object) using a dolly.
  3. 3.To wash (laundry) in a tub using the stirring device called a dolly.
  4. 4.To beat (red-hot metal) with a hammer.
  5. 5.To crush ore with a dolly.

adjective

  1. 1.Pretty; attractive.

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