dolly

dol-ly · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    (Child's word) A doll.

  2. 2.

    A small platform on wheels used for moving heavy objects.

  3. 3.

    (Film/Television) A wheeled platform for a camera, allowing smooth tracking shots.

Forms

plural: dollies

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    dolly shot — A camera movement on a wheeled platform
  • •
    dolly zoom — A camera technique combining zoom and dolly movement

Related words

See also: cart, doll, trolley
Synonyms: cart, doll, trolley

Etymology

Diminutive of doll, with suffix -y. The equipment sense developed from the notion of something small and helpful.