Category:Tumbrel

Tum"brel, tum"bril n. Etym: [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.)

Defn: 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.]