Dolly (Noun)
Meaning 1
Conveyance consisting of a wheeled support on which a camera can be mounted.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The film crew used a dolly to capture the smooth tracking shots of the actors as they walked down the hallway.
- To get the perfect shot, the cinematographer carefully maneuvered the dolly alongside the moving vehicle.
- A hydraulic dolly was used to execute the complex camera movements during the dramatic scene.
- The team spent hours perfecting the dolly shot to emphasize the scale of the ancient monument.
- Using a dolly allowed the filmmakers to achieve a professional-looking movement without having to invest in expensive equipment.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
A small replica of a person; used as a toy.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 3
Conveyance consisting of a wheeled platform for moving heavy objects.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.