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Dolly vs Caddy - What's the difference?

dolly | caddy |

As a proper noun dolly

is a diminutive of the female given name dorothy, and later also of dolores.

As a noun caddy is

(us|informal) a cadillac car.

dolly

English

Noun

(dollies)
  • 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.
  • A tool with an indented head for shaping the head of a rivet.
  • (Knight)
  • In pile driving, a block interposed between the head of the pile and the ram of the driver.
  • A small truck with a single wide roller used for moving heavy beams, columns, etc., in bridge building.
  • A compact, narrow-gauge locomotive used for moving construction trains, switching, etc.
  • (film) A specialized piece of film equipment resembling a little cart on which a camera is mounted.
  • (children, colloquial) A child's name for a doll.
  • (cricket) A ball hit by a batsman such that it goes gently to a fielder for a simple catch.
  • See also

    * (specialized piece of film equipment) tracking shot

    Verb

  • (cricket) To hit a dolly.
  • To move an object using a dolly.
  • Anagrams

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    caddy

    English

    Alternative forms

    * caddie

    Etymology 1

    From (etyl) '', from the (etyl) ''cadet .

    Noun

    (caddies)
  • (golf) One hired to assist another in playing the game of golf.
  • "Caddy , pass me my five iron."

    Verb

  • (golf) To serve as a caddy , carrying golf clubs etc.
  • I was honored to caddy for Tiger Woods at a charity golf game.

    Etymology 2

    From (etyl) kati .

    Noun

    (caddies)
  • A small box, can, or chest to keep tea in.
  • Derived terms
    * tea caddy

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