tumbril

noun

A kind of medieval torture device, later associated with a cucking-stool.

noun

A cart which opens at the back to release its load.

noun

A cart used to carry condemned prisoners to their death, especially to the guillotine during the French Revolution.

noun

A basket or cage of osiers, willows, or the like, to hold hay and other food for sheep.

noun

a farm dumpcart for carrying dung; carts of this type were used to carry prisoners to the guillotine during the French Revolution