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/ˈtʌm.bəl/
Meaning & Definition
noun
a sudden fall or collapse
She took a tumble on the ice and sprained her ankle.
a series of movements in which someone or something falls and goes over and over
The gymnast executed a perfect tumble on the mat.
verb
to fall suddenly and helplessly
The child tumbled down the hill while playing.
to roll or fall over and over
The leaf tumbled across the pavement in the wind.
to move or cause to move in a rapid, unsteady way
The sheaves of grain tumbled from the back of the truck.
Etymology
Middle English 'tumblen', from Old French 'tumblr', meaning 'to tumble'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
take a tumble
To fall or stumble unexpectedly.
tumble down
To fall or collapse downwards.
tumble to something
To suddenly understand or realize something.
Related Words
tumbler
A device used for tumbling or the action related to rolling.
tumbling
The act of falling or rolling over.
tumbleweed
A plant that breaks off and tumbles along the ground.
Slang Meanings
To be in a situation of chaos or trouble.
After the scandal, the company was really tumbling.
To engage in acrobatic or gymnastic movements.
The kids are tumbling in the gym this afternoon.