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tumbling box

tumbling box

noun
a box, pivoted at two corners, used in the manner of a tumbling barrel.
Also called rumble.


Origin:
1875–80
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Tumbling box is always a great word to know.
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a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
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