Vocabulary Entry

tumbril

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noun

A two-wheeled cart used for transporting goods or prisoners, especially during the French Revolution.

Example Sentences

"The tumbril rattled down the cobblestone streets, filled with those awaiting trial."

"In history class, we learned about the role of the tumbril in transporting condemned individuals."

"The artist depicted a tumbril in his painting, symbolizing the chaos of the revolution."