Dolly: alternatives and connections

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Dolly

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.

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Conveyance 76% connected

The act of conveying, carrying, or transporting; carriage.

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Plaything 76% connected

A thing to play with; a toy; anything that serves to amuse.

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Toy 76% connected

A plaything for children; a bawble.

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Transport 76% connected

To carry or bear from one place to another; to remove; to convey; as, to transport goods; to transport troops.

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Puppet 76% connected

A small image in the human form; a doll.

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Doll 92% connected

A child's puppet; a toy baby for a little girl.

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