Dol"ly (?), 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.
2. (Mach.) A tool with an indented
head for shaping the head of a rivet. Knight.
3. In pile driving, a block interposed
between the head of the pile and the ram of the driver.
4. A small truck with a single wide roller
used for moving heavy beams, columns, etc., in bridge
building.
5. A compact, narrow-gauge locomotive used
for moving construction trains, switching, etc.
Dol"ly (?), n. A child's mane for
a doll.
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]