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A variety of the domestic pigeon remarkable for its habit of tumbling, or turning somersaults, during its flight.
A breed of dogs that tumble when pursuing game. They were formerly used in hunting rabbits.
A kind of cart; a tumbrel.
As much as a tumbler will hold; enough to fill a tumbler.
of Tumblerful
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.
of Tumble
a. & vb. n. from Tumble, v.
Alt. of Tumbril
A cucking stool for the punishment of scolds.
A rough cart.
A cart or carriage with two wheels, which accompanies troops or artillery, to convey the tools of pioneers, cartridges, and the like.
A kind of basket or cage of osiers, willows, or the like, to hold hay and other food for sheep.
The act or process of tumefying, swelling, or rising into a tumor; a swelling.
of Tumefy
To swell; to cause to swell, or puff up.
To rise in a tumor; to swell.
of Tumefy
Swelled, enlarged, or distended; as, a tumid leg; tumid flesh.
Rising above the level; protuberant.