tumbler

tum·bler

T0407600 (tŭm′blər)n.1. One that tumbles, especially an acrobat or gymnast.2. a. A drinking glass, originally with a rounded bottom.b. A flat-bottomed glass having no handle, foot, or stem.c. The contents of such a drinking glass.3. A toy made with a weighted rounded base so that it can rock over and then right itself.4. One of a breed of domestic pigeon that characteristically tumbles or somersaults in flight.5. A piece in a gunlock that forces the hammer forward by action of the mainspring.6. The part in a lock that releases the bolt when moved by a key.7. a. The drum of a clothes dryer.b. A tumbling box.8. a. A projecting piece on a revolving or rocking part in a mechanism that transmits motion to the part it engages.b. The rocking frame that moves a gear into place in a transmission, as on a lathe.

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[Sense 2a, from the fact that it would tumble if put down.]

tumbler

(ˈtʌmblə) n1. (Cookery) a. a flat-bottomed drinking glass with no handle or stem. Originally, a tumbler had a round or pointed base and so could not stand uprightb. Also called: tumblerful the contents or quantity such a glass holds2. (Gymnastics) a person, esp a professional entertainer, who performs somersaults and other acrobatic feats3. another name for tumble dryer4. (Jewellery) Also called: tumbling box a pivoted box or drum rotated so that the contents (usually inferior gemstones) tumble about and become smooth and polished5. the part of a lock that retains or releases the bolt and is moved by the action of a key6. (Firearms, Gunnery, Ordnance & Artillery) a lever in a gunlock that receives the action of the mainspring when the trigger is pressed and thus forces the hammer forwards7. (Mechanical Engineering) a. a part that moves a gear in a train of gears into and out of engagementb. a single cog or cam that transmits motion to the part with which it engages8. a toy, often a doll, that is so weighted that it rocks when touched9. (Breeds) (often capital) a breed of domestic pigeon kept for exhibition or flying. The performing varieties execute backward somersaults in flight

tum•bler

(ˈtʌm blər)

n. 1. a person who performs leaps, somersaults, and other acrobatic feats. 2. a part of a lock that, when lifted or released by the action of a key or the like, allows the bolt to move. 3. a stemless drinking glass having a flat, often thick bottom. 4. (in a gunlock) a leverlike piece that by the action of a spring forces the hammer forward when released by the trigger. 5. a part moving a gear into place in a selective transmission. 6. tumbling barrel. 7. one of a breed of pigeons that can roll over in flight. [1300–50]

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	tumbler - a gymnast who performs rolls and somersaults and twists etc.gymnast - an athlete who is skilled in gymnasticsturner - a tumbler who is a member of a turnverein
	2.	tumbler - a glass with a flat bottom but no handle or stem; originally had a round bottomdrinking glass, glass - a container for holding liquids while drinking
	3.	tumbler - a movable obstruction in a lock that must be adjusted to a given position (as by a key) before the bolt can be thrownlever tumbler, lever - a flat metal tumbler in a lever locklock - a fastener fitted to a door or drawer to keep it firmly closedimpedimenta, obstruction, obstructor, obstructer, impediment - any structure that makes progress difficultpin tumbler, pin - cylindrical tumblers consisting of two parts that are held in place by springs; when they are aligned with a key the bolt can be thrown
	4.	tumbler - pigeon that executes backward somersaults in flight or on the groundtumbler pigeon, rollerdomestic pigeon - domesticated pigeon raised for sport or food

Translations

一杯的量平底大玻璃杯杂技演员

tumble

(ˈtambl) verb1. to (cause to) fall, especially in a helpless or confused way. She tumbled down the stairs; The box suddenly tumbled off the top of the wardrobe. 摔倒 摔倒2. to do tumbling. 使倒下，跌倒 使倒下，跌倒 noun a fall. She took a tumble on the stairs. 跌落 跌落ˈtumbler noun1. a large drinking glass. a tumbler of whisky. (平底)大玻璃杯 （平底）大玻璃杯 2. a tumblerful. 一杯的量 一杯的量3. an acrobat (who performs the acrobatic tricks on the ground). 雜技演員 杂技演员ˈtumblerful noun the amount contained by a tumbler. two tumblerfuls of water. 一杯的量 一杯的量ˌtumble-ˈdrier noun a machine for drying clothes by tumbling them around and blowing hot air into them. 衣物乾燥器 衣物干燥器ˈtumbling noun acrobatics done on the ground. 翻跟頭，翻筋斗 翻跟头，翻筋斗