Definition of tumbler Tumbler

/tʌˈmblɚ/ - [tumbler] - tum•bler

We found 24 definitions of tumbler from 7 different sources.

What does tumbler mean?

Noun Plural: tumblers
tumbler - a movable obstruction in a lock that must be adjusted to a given position (as by a key) before the bolt can be thrown
		impediment, impedimenta, obstructer, obstructor, obstruction the baggage and equipment carried by an army
		lock any wrestling hold in which some part of the opponent's body is twisted or pressured
		lever tumbler, lever a rigid bar pivoted about a fulcrum
tumbler - a gymnast who performs rolls and somersaults and twists etc.
		gymnast an athlete who is skilled in gymnastics
tumbler - a glass with a flat bottom but no handle or stem; originally had a round bottom
tumbler - pigeon that executes backward somersaults in flight or on the ground
		roller, tumbler pigeon
		domestic pigeon domesticated pigeon raised for sport or food

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tumbler (Noun)
One who tumbles; one who plays tricks by various motions of the body; an acrobat.
tumbler (Noun)
A movable obstruction in a lock, consisting of a lever, latch, wheel, slide, or the like, which must be adjusted to a particular position by a key or other means before the bolt can be thrown in locking or unlocking.
tumbler (Noun)
A piece attached to, or forming part of, the hammer of a gunlock, upon which the mainspring acts and in which are the notches for sear point to enter.
tumbler (Noun)
A drinking glass that has no stem, foot, or handle — so called because such glasses originally had a pointed or convex base and could not be set down without spilling. This compelled the drinker to finish his measure.
tumbler (Noun)
A variety of the domestic pigeon remarkable for its habit of tumbling, or turning somersaults, during its flight.
tumbler (Noun)
A beverage cup, typically made of stainless steel, that is broad at the top and narrow at the bottom commonly used in India.
tumbler (Noun)
A dog of a breed that tumbles when pursuing game, formerly used in hunting rabbits.
tumbler (Noun)
A kind of cart; a tumbrel.

tumbler (n.)
One who tumbles; one who plays tricks by various motions of the body; an acrobat.
tumbler (n.)
A movable obstruction in a lock, consisting of a lever, latch, wheel, slide, or the like, which must be adjusted to a particular position by a key or other means before the bolt can be thrown in locking or unlocking.
tumbler (n.)
A piece attached to, or forming part of, the hammer of a gunlock, upon which the mainspring acts and in which are the notches for sear point to enter.
tumbler (n.)
A drinking glass, without a foot or stem; -- so called because originally it had a pointed or convex base, and could not be set down with any liquor in it, thus compelling the drinker to finish his measure.
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.

tumbler
An athlete who performs acts requiring skill, agility and coordination.
tumbler
A movable part in a lock, which is moved by a key for locking or unlocking.

tumbler
One of the numerous names for the porpoise, Phocœna communis. Also, a contrivance to avoid the necessity of having copper nailed on the mast to prevent a gaff from chafing it.

tumbler
A cart; also a sharper employed to draw in pigeons to game; likewise a posture-master, or rope-dancer. To shove the tumbler, or perhaps tumbril; to-be whipt at the cart's tail.