English English Dictionary

English English Dictionary

The online English-English dictionary from The Project Gutenberg

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Tumbler (n.)

A variety of the domestic pigeon remarkable for its habit of tumbling, or turning somersaults, during its flight.

Tumbler (n.)

A breed of dogs that tumble when pursuing game. They were formerly used in hunting rabbits.

Tumbler (n.)

A kind of cart; a tumbrel.

Tumblerful (n.)

As much as a tumbler will hold; enough to fill a tumbler.

Tumblerfuls (pl. )

of Tumblerful

Tumbleweed (n.)

Any plant which habitually breaks away from its roots in the autumn, and is driven by the wind, as a light, rolling mass, over the fields and prairies; as witch grass, wild indigo, Amarantus albus, etc.

Tumbling (p. pr. & vb. n.)

of Tumble

Tumbling

a. & vb. n. from Tumble, v.

Tumbrel (n.)

Alt. of Tumbril

Tumbril (n.)

A cucking stool for the punishment of scolds.

Tumbril (n.)

A rough cart.

Tumbril (n.)

A cart or carriage with two wheels, which accompanies troops or artillery, to convey the tools of pioneers, cartridges, and the like.

Tumbril (n.)

A kind of basket or cage of osiers, willows, or the like, to hold hay and other food for sheep.

Tumefaction (n.)

The act or process of tumefying, swelling, or rising into a tumor; a swelling.

Tumefied (imp. & p. p.)

of Tumefy

Tumefy (v. t.)

To swell; to cause to swell, or puff up.

Tumefy (v. i.)

To rise in a tumor; to swell.

Tumefying (p. pr. & vb. n.)

of Tumefy

Tumid (a.)

Swelled, enlarged, or distended; as, a tumid leg; tumid flesh.

Tumid (a.)

Rising above the level; protuberant.