Tumbler
(noun)
- A gymnast who performs rolls, somersaults, and other acrobatic feats.
- A container, typically made of glass or plastic, with a flat base and straight sides, used for drinking.
- A lock or latch with a mechanism that can be moved only by rotating a cylinder or by manipulating a series of pins.
Origin:
Middle english: from old french tumbler, from tumbler "to tumble", of imitative origin.
Examples:
- The young tumbler performed a series of impressive flips and twists.
- He poured water into a tumbler and took a sip.
- The tumbler lock required a specific sequence of numbers to open.
- The whiskey tumbler is a popular choice for drinking spirits neat.
- The tumbler on the safe was broken and it wouldn't open.