Tumbril: meaning, definitions and examples

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tumbril

 

[ หˆtสŒmbrษชl ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

historical vehicle

A tumbril is a type of vehicle that was traditionally used for transporting goods, particularly agricultural products. It is a two-wheeled cart that was commonly drawn by animals, notably horses or oxen. Tumbrils are often associated with the French Revolution as they were used to carry prisoners to the guillotine. The design of a tumbril is characterized by its open top and wooden construction, allowing for easy loading and unloading of cargo. While tumbrils are not commonly used today, they remain a significant part of historical studies related to transport and social justice.

Synonyms

barrow, cart, wagon.

Examples of usage

  • The tumbril rattled along the cobblestone streets.
  • Farmers used tumbrils to transport their harvests.
  • During the Revolution, the tumbril symbolized impending doom for many.
  • The museum displayed a restored tumbril from the 18th century.

Translations

Translations of the word "tumbril" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น carroรงa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคพเคกเคผเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Karren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kereta

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ะท

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wรณz

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ท่ปŠ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท charette

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ carro

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท arabasฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ง์ฐจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุฑุจุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vozรญk

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vozรญk

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‰‹ๆŽจ่ฝฆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ voziฤek

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vagn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐั€ะฑะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฅแƒ•แƒ”แƒจแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ arabasฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ carro

Etymology

The word 'tumbril' originates from the Middle English term 'tumbril' or 'tumbrel,' derived from the Old French 'tondre' meaning 'to tumble'. It was used in the early medieval period to describe a kind of cart used primarily for agricultural purposes. In the 14th century, the term began to take on its association with the cart used to transport materials to and from farms. However, it later gained notoriety during the French Revolution, where it was infamously used to convey condemned prisoners to their executions. Its association with this grim chapter in history solidified its place in the English language, and though it has fallen out of common use in contemporary transport contexts, it remains a symbol of historical significance.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,786, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.