Meaning & Definition of word "Tumble"
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Tumble
/ˈtʌm.bəl/
noun:
- 1. a sudden fall or collapse
- Example: She took a tumble on the ice and sprained her ankle.
- 2. a series of movements in which someone or something falls and goes over and over
- Example: The gymnast executed a perfect tumble on the mat.
verb:
- 1. to fall suddenly and helplessly
- Example: The child tumbled down the hill while playing.
- 2. to roll or fall over and over
- Example: The leaf tumbled across the pavement in the wind.
- 3. to move or cause to move in a rapid, unsteady way
- Example: 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 of tumble
Meaning: To be in a situation of chaos or trouble.
Example Sentence: After the scandal, the company was really tumbling.
Meaning: To engage in acrobatic or gymnastic movements.
Example Sentence: The kids are tumbling in the gym this afternoon.