What term describes moving the camera and tripod forward or away from an object?

The term that describes moving the camera and tripod forward or away from an object is dollying. In filmmaking and video production, dolly shots involve placing the camera on a wheeled platform, called a dolly, which can be pushed or pulled along smooth surfaces. This technique allows for smooth, controlled motion that can enhance the storytelling by drawing viewers closer to a subject or pulling away to provide context to a scene. This motion creates a more dynamic visual experience, as it enables the audience to feel the movement through the space, presenting a more immersive viewing experience.

The other terms refer to different camera movements: trucking refers to lateral movement, tilting involves pivoting the camera up or down without moving the tripod, and crabbing describes a sideways motion of the camera along with the subject, but neither captures the specific forward or backward motion described in the question like dollying does.