jolley noun 2verb 1forms 3 noun2 •A concave horizontal lathe used in producing bowls and cups.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. — 2005 •One who jigs. verb1 •To use a jolley. formsjolleyed · jolleying · jolleys