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1trolley
noun trol·ley \ˈträ-lē\
: an electric vehicle that runs along the street on tracks
: a vehicle that is pulled along tracks on the ground by a moving cable or that hangs from a moving cable
: a metal basket on wheels used to hold groceries while you are shopping
plural trolleys also trollies
Full Definition of TROLLEY
1
dial English : a cart of any of various kinds
2
a : a device that carries electric current from an overhead wire to an electrically driven vehicle b : a streetcar powered electrically through a trolley —called also trolley car
3
: a wheeled carriage running on an overhead rail or track
4
chiefly British : a cart or wheeled stand used for conveying something (as food or books)
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Variants of TROLLEY
trol·ley also trol·ly \ˈträ-lē\
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Origin of TROLLEY
probably from 1troll
First Known Use: 1823
2trolley
verb
trol·leyed also trol·liedtrol·ley·ing also trol·ly·ing
Definition of TROLLEY
transitive verb
: to convey by a trolley
intransitive verb
: to ride on a trolley
Variants of TROLLEY
trolley also trolly
First Known Use of TROLLEY
1882
TROLLEY Defined for Kids
trolley
noun trol·ley \ˈträ-lē\
plural trolleys
Definition of TROLLEY for Kids
1
: a passenger car that runs on tracks and gets its power through electricity
2
: a wheeled cart
Medical Dictionary
trolley
noun trol·ley
plural trolleys also trollies
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