trol·ley

trol·ley
/ˈtrɑːli/ noun, pl -leys [count]
1 a US : an electric vehicle that runs along the street on tracks — called also streetcar (US) trolley car (chiefly Brit) tram
1 b : a vehicle that is pulled along tracks on the ground by a moving cable or that hangs from a moving cable — called also (US) trolley car
2 chiefly Brit
2 a : a metal basket on wheels used to hold groceries while you are shopping

a shopping trolley [=(US) cart]

2 b : a table with wheels used especially for serving food

a dessert trolley [=(US) cart]

Brit informal :crazy

If you think I'm going to do that you're off your trolley. [=(US) off your rocker]


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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