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trolleys
Also: trollies
(British) underpants or knickersAbused, Confused, & Misused Words by Mary Embree Copyright © 2007, 2013 by Mary Embree
trol·ley
also trol·ly (trŏl′ē)n. pl. trol·leys also trol·lies
1. A streetcar.
2. A device that collects electric current from an underground conductor, an overhead wire, or a third rail and transmits it to the motor of an electric vehicle.
3. A small truck or car operating on a track and used in a mine, quarry, or factory for conveying materials.
4. A wheeled carriage, cage, or basket that is suspended from and travels on an overhead track.
5. Chiefly British A light cart designed to be moved by hand.
tr. & intr.v. trol·leyed, trol·ley·ing, trol·leys also trol·lied (-lēd) or trol·ly·ing or trol·lies (-lēz)
To convey (passengers) or travel by trolley.
[Probably from troll.]
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trolleys
(ˈtrɒlɪz)pl n
(Clothing & Fashion) slang men's underpants
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- Are there any baggage carts? (US)
Are there any luggage trolleys? (UK) → ¿Hay carritos para el equipaje?
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