Lexic.us

Definition of Tumbler

1. Noun. A gymnast who performs rolls and somersaults and twists etc..

2. Noun. A glass with a flat bottom but no handle or stem; originally had a round bottom.

3. Noun. A movable obstruction in a lock that must be adjusted to a given position (as by a key) before the bolt can be thrown.

4. Noun. Pigeon that executes backward somersaults in flight or on the ground.

Definition of Tumbler

1. n. One who tumbles; one who plays tricks by various motions of the body; an acrobat.

Definition of Tumbler

1. one that tumbles [n -S] - See also: tumbles

Medical Definition of Tumbler

1. 1. One who tumbles; one who plays tricks by various motions of the body; an acrobat. 2. A movable obstruction in a lock, consisting of a lever, latch, wheel, slide, or the like, which must be adjusted to a particular position by a key or other means before the bolt can be thrown in locking or unlocking. 3. A piece attached to, or forming part of, the hammer of a gunlock, upon which the mainspring acts and in which are the notches for sear point to enter. 4. A drinking glass, without a foot or stem; so called because originally it had a pointed or convex base, and could not be set down with any liquor in it, thus compelling the drinker to finish his measure. 5. A variety of the domestic pigeon remarkable for its habit of tumbling, or turning somersaults, during its flight. 6. A breed of dogs that tumble when pursuing game. They were formerly used in hunting rabbits. 7. A kind of cart; a tumbrel. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Tumbler

Tulsa Tulu tulwar tulwars tum tum-tum tumble tumble-down tumble-dryer tumblebug

tumblebugs tumbled tumbledown tumbledung tumbler (current term) tumbler (current term) tumblerful tumblerfuls tumblers tumblersful

tumbler pigeon tumbles tumbleset tumblesets tumbleweed tumbleweed tumbleweeds tumble drier tumble dry tumble grass

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