"crab dolly" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: crab dollies [plural]
Etymology: In reference to the sideways motion of a crab. Head templates: {{en-noun}} crab dolly (plural crab dollies)
  1. (film) A camera dolly whose front wheels steer in the same direction as the rear wheels. Categories (topical): Film, Vehicles
    Sense id: en-crab_dolly-en-noun-aHHkRVK9 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: broadcasting, film, media, television

Inflected forms

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