Dollymen

/ˈdɒlimən/ noun

Definition

Plural of dollyman; multiple people who operate camera dollies in film and television production.

Etymology

Regular plural of 'dollyman' formed by replacing 'man' with 'men.' This occupational term plural emerged as film crews grew larger and more specialized throughout the 20th century.

Kelly Says

The term 'dollymen' is increasingly replaced by the gender-neutral 'dolly operators' in modern film production, reflecting how technical language evolves alongside social attitudes about inclusivity in filmmaking.

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