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tumbler

[ˈtʌmblər]

tumbler Definition

  • 1a drinking glass with straight sides and no handle or stem
  • 2a gymnast who performs acrobatic feats
  • 3a person who operates a tumbling machine

Using tumbler: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "tumbler" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He poured himself a drink from the tumbler on the table.

  • Example

    The tumbler slipped from her hand and shattered on the floor.

  • Example

    The tumbler performed an impressive routine on the balance beam.

  • Example

    The factory employs several tumblers to process raw materials.

tumbler Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for tumbler

Phrases with tumbler

  • a short, wide glass used for serving whiskey or other spirits

    Example

    He sipped his scotch from a whiskey tumbler.

  • a type of lock that uses pins or disks to prevent the lock from opening without the correct key

    Example

    He picked the tumbler lock with ease.

  • tumbler switch

    a type of electrical switch that is activated by being tilted or turned over

    Example

    The tumbler switch controls the power to the machine.

Origins of tumbler

from the verb 'tumble', meaning 'to fall suddenly and clumsily'

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Summary: tumbler in Brief

A 'tumbler' [ˈtʌmblər] can refer to a drinking glass with straight sides, a gymnast who performs acrobatic feats, or a person who operates a tumbling machine. Examples include 'He poured himself a drink from the tumbler on the table,' and 'The tumbler performed an impressive routine on the balance beam.' Phrases include 'whiskey tumbler,' 'tumbler lock,' and 'tumbler switch.'

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