Dolly
Encyclopedia
Dolly may refer to one of the following:
- Camera dollyCamera dollyA camera dolly is a specialized piece of filmmaking and television production equipment designed to create smooth camera movements . The camera is mounted to the dolly and the camera operator and focus puller or camera assistant, usually ride on the dolly to operate the camera...
, platform that enables a movie or video camera to move during shots - Dolly (tool)Dolly (tool)A dolly is the name given to a category of tools used in shaping sheet metal. In general, a dolly is a solid piece of metal, small enough to hold in one hand, with a curved or shaped face...
, a portable anvil - Dolly (trailer)Dolly (trailer)A dolly is a small trailer that can be coupled to a truck or trailer so as to support a semi-trailer. The dolly is equipped with a fifth wheel to which the semi-trailer is coupled...
, for towing behind a vehicle - Dolly (Fauré)Dolly (Fauré)The Dolly Suite, Op. 56, is a collection of pieces for piano four-hands by Gabriel Fauré. It consists of short pieces written or revised between 1893 and 1896, to mark the birthdays and other events in the life of the daughter of the composer's mistress....
, a suite for piano four-hands by Gabriel Fauré - Dolly MagazineDolly MagazineDolly is a monthly teen magazine started in 1970 by Fairfax Ltd. in Australia, and purchased by ACP in 1988. The current editor is Gemma Crisp, former features editor at Cleo, who was made editor of Dolly magazine in September 2007...
, an Australian publication - Dolly (sheep), the first mammal cloned from differentiated cells
- Dolly!, a 1976 television show starring Dolly Parton
- Dolly (TV series)Dolly (TV series)Dolly is a television variety show that ran on ABC during the 1987-1988 season featuring Dolly Parton.-Overview:The show was an attempt at a traditional variety show, featuring music, comedy skits and various guest stars...
, a 1987 television show starring Dolly Parton - Hand truckHand truckA hand truck, also known as a Hannibal lectern, two wheeler, stack truck, dolly, trolley, trolley truck, sack barrow, sack truck, or bag barrow, is an L-shaped box-moving handcart with handles at one end, wheels at the base, with a small ledge to set objects on, flat against the floor when the...
, sometimes called a dolly - Hurricane Dolly (2008)Hurricane Dolly (2008)Hurricane Dolly was a tropical cyclone that made landfall in extreme southern Texas in July 2008. Dolly was the fourth tropical cyclone and second hurricane to form during the 2008 Atlantic hurricane season. It was the first U.S. landfalling hurricane of the 2008 season. Dolly developed on July 20...
- an Atlantic hurricane - A term used (often by toddlers) to refer to a dollDollA doll is a model of a human being, often used as a toy for children. Dolls have traditionally been used in magic and religious rituals throughout the world, and traditional dolls made of materials like clay and wood are found in the Americas, Asia, Africa and Europe. The earliest documented dolls...
. - In Sea Monsters: A Prehistoric AdventureSea Monsters: A Prehistoric AdventureSea Monsters: A Prehistoric Adventure is a film by National Geographic which is set in the Earth's prehistoric past. The film features state-of-the-art three dimensional photographic and computer generated characters/animals. The setting alternates between prehistory and modern day times in which...
, short for Dolichorhynchops - One of Bonnie's toys in Toy Story 3
- MethadoneMethadoneMethadone is a synthetic opioid, used medically as an analgesic and a maintenance anti-addictive for use in patients with opioid dependency. It was developed in Germany in 1937...
, by the trade name Dolly - Dolly also refers to the bot on Halotracker.com
People and groups
- Dolly PartonDolly PartonDolly Rebecca Parton is an American singer-songwriter, author, multi-instrumentalist, actress and philanthropist, best known for her work in country music. Dolly Parton has appeared in movies like 9 to 5, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Steel Magnolias and Straight Talk...
, American entertainer - Dolly CollinsDolly CollinsDorothy Ann Collins, known as Dolly Collins , was an English folk musician, arranger and composer. She was the older sister of Shirley Collins....
, British musician - The nickname of Derek DraperDerek DraperDerek William Draper is a former lobbyist, former editor of the LabourList website, and psychotherapist. As a political advisor during the 1990s he became widely known for his role in two political scandals, "Lobbygate" and "Smeargate".-Biography:Draper was educated at Southlands High School in...
, a British former lobbyist - The nickname of Basil D'OliveiraBasil D'OliveiraBasil Lewis D'Oliveira CBE , known affectionately around the world as "Dolly", was a South African-born English cricketer. D'Oliveira was classified as 'coloured' under the apartheid regime, and hence barred from first-class cricket, resulting in his emigration to England...
, cricketer - Dolly (French band)Dolly (French band)Dolly is a rock band from Nantes, France. The group is popular in France but less well-known elsewhere. Dolly's vocalist Emmanuelle Monet has appeared in many collaborations, including a song together with Apocalyptica on the single "Wie weit/How far/En Vie"...
, a French rock band - Dolly (Japanese band)Dolly (Japanese band)Dolly is a Japanese visual kei rock band formed in 2005. They are signed to the Marder Suitcase label.- History :Dolly was formed in 2005 with an original lineup of Mitsu, Masa, Yuina, Hachi and Takashi Oshoudani...
, a Japanese rock band - Dolly DotsDolly DotsDolly Dots were a popular Dutch girl band in the 1980s. With their style of upbeat dance/pop, they scored many hits throughout Europe. The sextet consisted of Angela Groothuizen, Angéla Kramers, Anita Heilker, Esther Oosterbeek, Patty Zomer and Ria Brieffies....
, a Dutch girl band
See also
- Dollie (disambiguation)
- Dolly shot, a film sequence
- Hello, Dolly! (disambiguation)
- Doyle BrunsonDoyle BrunsonDoyle F. Brunson is an American professional poker player who has played professionally for over 50 years. He is the first two-time World Series of Poker main event champion to win consecutively, a Poker Hall of Fame inductee, and the author of several books on poker.Brunson is the first player to...
, professional poker player known as "Dolly" or "Texas Dolly" - Robert 'Dolly' DunnRobert 'Dolly' DunnRobert Joseph "Dolly" Dunn was an Australian convicted child molester. He was a school teacher by profession, working for the Marist Brothers, a Catholic religious order....
, Australian paedophile - Dolly BusterDolly BusterDolly Buster, official Nora Baumberger , is a film producer and director, actress, author, and a former porn star....
, porn actress - Holly Dolly, an animated pop musician