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Meaning of jolley | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1

Definitions

  1. A surname.
  2. One who jigs.
  3. A city in Iowa.
  4. A concave horizontal lathe used in producing bowls and cups.

Examples

“When she had to leave work because of silicosis at the beginning of this century, the period of female makers at jolleys was over, with some insignificant temporary exceptions.”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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See also

jolleyer jolleyman Jollied Jollier Jollies Jolliest

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