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trol·ley (trol·ly)
 trolley (trolly)
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- pronunciation:
- tra
li
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb & intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
trolleys, trollies |
| definition 1: |
a vehicle, esp. a streetcar, propelled electrically along a track or overhead wires.
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| definition 2: |
a pulley wheel or like device held against or traveling on a track or overhead wire, used to conduct current from the wire to a moving object such as a streetcar or locomotive.
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| definition 3: |
a pulley or wheeled conveyance suspended from an overhead track.
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| definition 4: |
a small four-wheeled cart or wagon on rails, used in a mine or factory.
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| definition 5: |
(chiefly British) a basket-like container on wheels moved by hand to carry shopping items, luggage, or the like; cart.
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| definition 6: |
(chiefly British) a table on wheels that is used for serving foods, esp. drinks or desserts in a restaurant; cart.
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| related words: |
car |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb & intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
trolleys, trollies, trolleying, trollying, trolleyed, trollied |
| definition: |
to carry, convey, or travel by trolley.
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