Tumbler

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.

The pupal stage of a mosquito is also referred to as tumbler.

The Tumbler was the name of the tank-like vehicle constructed for the movie Batman Begins

The Tumbler is human supervillain and enemy of Captain America. (Marvel,1966)

Tumbler - Flash game by Fuzion Entertainment; hosted by Albinoblacksheep http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/tumbler It can also be found at Fuzion's official site http://www.waldo.jworks.ca