{ Tum"brel (?), Tum"bril (?), } n.
[OF. tomberel, F. tombereau, fr. tomber to fall, to
tumble; of Teutonic origin. Cf. Tumble.] 1. A
cucking stool for the punishment of scolds.
2. A rough cart. Tusser.
Tatler.
3. (Mil.) A cart or carriage with two
wheels, which accompanies troops or artillery, to convey the tools of
pioneers, cartridges, and the like.
4. A kind of basket or cage of osiers, willows, or
the like, to hold hay and other food for sheep. [Eng.]
{ Tum"brel (?), Tum"bril (?), } n.
[OF. tomberel, F. tombereau, fr. tomber to fall, to
tumble; of Teutonic origin. Cf. Tumble.] 1. A
cucking stool for the punishment of scolds.
2. A rough cart. Tusser.
Tatler.
3. (Mil.) A cart or carriage with two
wheels, which accompanies troops or artillery, to convey the tools of
pioneers, cartridges, and the like.
4. A kind of basket or cage of osiers, willows, or
the like, to hold hay and other food for sheep. [Eng.]