"rulley" meaning in All languages combined

See rulley on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

IPA: /ˈɹʌli/ Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-rulley.wav Forms: rulleys [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|s}} rulley (plural rulleys)
  1. (UK, Yorkshire) A four-wheeled horse- or tractor-drawn wagon, usually with low or non-existent sides, used for farm work, to carry goods and, on occasion, people. Fixed rear axle, turntable front axle. Tags: UK, Yorkshire Categories (topical): Vehicles Synonyms: rully Derived forms: rulleyman
    Sense id: en-rulley-en-noun-abvTVIDt Categories (other): British English, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Yorkshire English

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Alternative forms

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