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trolley

trol·ley

trolley

 
pronunciation:
tra li
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part of speech: noun
inflections: trolleys, trollies
definition 1: a street vehicle that uses electricity from a track or overhead wires to move.
 
definition 2: a pulley wheel held against or traveling on a track or overhead wire. Trolleys conduct electricity from the wire to a vehicle on a track.
definition 3: a British word for a basket on wheels that can carry things like shopping items or luggage. "Trolley" has a similar meaning to "cart."
definition 4: a British word for a table on wheels that is used for serving drinks or food, especially desserts, in a restaurant. "Trolley" has the same meaning as "cart."
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