Tumbler

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Tumbler is a part of a lock whose position must be changed by a key in order to release the bolt.

See also: Pin tumbler lock, Tubular pin tumbler lock, Disc tumbler lock


A tumbler is also a type of drinkware, a small glass cup, often found in bars and pubs, used to hold alcoholic beverages. So-called because originally it had a pointed or convex base, and could not be set down with any liquor in it, thus compelling the drinker to finish his measure.

See also: shot glass


A tumbler is a toy that can tumble over and then straighten up itself. It usually has a rounded base with a heavy weight at the lowermost part of it.


A tumbler is a term sometimes used to describe the button on top of a chess clock that switches off one players clock and turns on the opponent's clock.

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See also: Tumbler, Alcoholic beverages, Chess clock, Disc tumbler lock, Drinkware, Key, Lock (device), Pin tumbler lock