Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

tumbrel

noun

ˈtʌm.brel

Definition

A type of cart or vehicle with two wheels, often used for carrying heavy loads.

Examples

The tumbrel creaked under the weight of the heavy stones.
During the revolution, the tumbrels filled with prisoners rolled through the streets of Paris.
Farmers used the tumbrel to carry hay from the fields.

Meaning

Originally used to refer to a specific type of cart, the term ‘tumbrel’ is most commonly associated with carts used to transport prisoners or victims to execution sites during historical periods, particularly in France.