Tum"brel (?), Tum"bril (?) n. [OF. tomberel, F. tombereau, fr. tomber to fall, to tumble; of Teutonic origin. Cf. Tumble.] 1. A cucking stool for the punishment of scolds.
2. A rough cart.
Tusser. Tatler.
3. Mil. A cart or carriage with two wheels, which accompanies troops or artillery, to convey the tools of pioneers, cartridges, and the like.
4. A kind of basket or cage of osiers, willows, or the like, to hold hay and other food for sheep. [Eng.]
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