Tumble: meaning, definitions and examples

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tumble

 

[ ˈtʌmbəl ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

falling movement

To fall suddenly and uncontrollably.

Synonyms

drop, fall, plunge

Examples of usage

  • He tripped and tumbled down the stairs.
  • The rock tumbled down the hillside.
  • She tumbled off her bike.
Context #2 | Verb

acrobatics

To perform gymnastic or acrobatic movements.

Synonyms

cartwheel, flip, somersault

Examples of usage

  • She tumbled across the mat with grace.
  • The circus performer tumbled through the air.
Context #3 | Noun

laundry

A method of washing clothes involving turning them over and over.

Synonyms

rotate, spin, twirl

Examples of usage

  • She put the clothes in the tumble dryer.

Translations

Translations of the word "tumble" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cair

🇮🇳 गिरना

🇩🇪 stürzen

🇮🇩 jatuh

🇺🇦 падати

🇵🇱 upadać

🇯🇵 転ぶ (ころぶ)

🇫🇷 tomber

🇪🇸 caer

🇹🇷 düşmek

🇰🇷 넘어지다

🇸🇦 يسقط

🇨🇿 padat

🇸🇰 padať

🇨🇳 摔倒 (shuāi dǎo)

🇸🇮 pasti

🇮🇸 detta

🇰🇿 құлау

🇬🇪 დავარდნა

🇦🇿 yıxılmaq

🇲🇽 caer

Etymology

The word 'tumble' has origins in Middle English, derived from Old English 'tumbian' meaning 'to dance or leap.' Over time, the meaning evolved to include falling or performing acrobatic movements. The noun form related to laundry comes from the idea of clothes being tossed and turned in a washing machine or dryer.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,661, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.