Tumbler

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The term tumbler may refer to:

• 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 type of drinkware, often found in bars and pubs, used to hold alcoholic beverages. (See also: shot glass)
• A machine for smoothing or polishing the suface of a solid material. See Tumble polishing
• A type of toy that can tumble over and then straighten up itself.
• An acrobat.
• The button on top of a chess clock.
• The pupal stage of a mosquito.
• The tank-like vehicle constructed for the movie Batman Begins.
• A human supervillain and enemy of Captain America.
• Another name for a tumble dryer.
• A tumbler is also the name for certain breeds of pigeon known for their particular flight pattern.
• Tumblers are unique addresses of bits in text,