trolley


Definition: Meaning of, trolley in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈtrɒli /

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trolley trolleys
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  1. British English a large basket on wheels that you use for carrying bags, shopping etc [=  cart American English]
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  2. British English a small table on wheels used for serving food [=  cart American English]
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  3. American English an electric vehicle for carrying passengers which moves along the street on metal tracks [=  tram British English]
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  4. a TROLLEYBUS
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  5. be off your trolley British English informal humorous to be crazy
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trolley used in phrases

  • shopping trolley (noun)
    1. a large metal basket on wheels that you push around when you are shopping in a SUPERMARKET [=  trolley]
  • tea trolley (noun)
    1. serving cart for serving tea or light refreshments
  • trackless trolley (noun)
    1. a passenger bus with an electric motor that draws power from overhead wires
  • trolley car (noun)
    1. a wheeled vehicle that runs on rails and is propelled by electricity
  • trolley coach (noun)
    1. a passenger bus with an electric motor that draws power from overhead wires
  • trolley line (noun)
    1. a transit line using streetcars or trolley buses
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