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   Dolly (?), 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.
   
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   2. (Mach.) A tool with an indented head for shaping the head of a rivet.  Knight.
   
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   3. In pile driving, a block interposed between the head of the pile and the ram of the driver.
   
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   4. A small truck with a single wide roller used for moving heavy beams, columns, etc., in bridge building.
   
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   5. A compact, narrow-gauge locomotive used for moving construction trains, switching, etc.
   
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   Dolly (?), n. A child's mane for a doll.
   
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   Dolly shop, a shop where rags, old junk, etc., are bought and sold; usually, in fact, an unlicensed pawnbroker's shop, formerly distinguished by the sign of a black doll. [England]
   
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