英文英文字典
英文英文字典
古腾堡计划中的在线英语-英语词典
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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
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.