tumbril

tum·brel

T t

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [tuhm-bruh l]
- /ˈtʌm brəl/
- /ˈtʌm.brəl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [tuhm-bruh l]
- /ˈtʌm brəl/

Definitions of tumbril word

noun tumbril one of the carts used during the French Revolution to convey victims to the guillotine. 1
noun tumbril a farmer's cart, especially one for hauling manure, that can be tilted to discharge its load. 1
noun tumbril Obsolete. a two-wheeled covered cart accompanying artillery for carrying tools, ammunition, etc. 1

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Origin of tumbril

First appearance:

before 1275

One of the 13% oldest English words

1275-1325; Middle English tumberell ducking stool < Medieval Latin tumberellus < Old French tumberel dump-cart, equivalent to tombe(r) to fall (see tumble) + -rel -rel

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Parts of speech for Tumbril

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tumbril popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for tumbril

noun tumbril

barouche — a four-wheeled horse-drawn carriage, popular in the 19th century, having a retractable hood over the rear half, seats inside for two couples facing each other, and a driver's seat outside at the front
buckboard — an open four-wheeled horse-drawn carriage with the seat attached to a flexible board between the front and rear axles
camion — a lorry, or, esp formerly, a large dray
chariot — In ancient times, chariots were fast-moving vehicles with two wheels that were pulled by horses.
fourgon — a long covered wagon for carrying baggage, goods, military supplies, etc.; a van or tumbril.

All 13 Synonyms of tumbril