Tumbril
/ˈtʌmbrəl/
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Connotation
Tumbril often symbolizes doom or impending punishment from past historical use.
Her dismissal felt like being in a tumbril, a tragic end to her career.
Pro Tip 2/3French Revolution
Tumbril is closely associated with the French Revolution, evoking strong imagery.
His novel set during the uprising described the foreboding rumble of a tumbril.
Pro Tip 3/3Rare Usage
The term is old-fashioned and not commonplace in modern language use.
Finding 'tumbril' in a contemporary text surprised the young reader.
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