Tumbled: meaning, definitions and examples

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tumbled

 

[ ˈtʌm.bəld ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

fall down

To tumble means to fall or trip suddenly and awkwardly. This can refer to a physical fall, as in stumbling during a walk, or figuratively, to describe a situation where something falls abruptly.

Synonyms

collapse, fall, trip.

Examples of usage

  • She tumbled down the hill while playing.
  • The stacks of books tumbled over, creating a mess.
  • He tumbled through the doorway in a rush.
Context #2 | Verb

gymnastics

In gymnastics or acrobatics, to tumble refers to performing acrobatic movements involving flips, rolls, or somersaults. It is often used in the context of floor routines.

Synonyms

flip, roll, somersault.

Examples of usage

  • The gymnast tumbled gracefully across the mat.
  • He learned how to tumble during his training sessions.
  • She did multiple backflips while tumbling.

Translations

Translations of the word "tumbled" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cair

🇮🇳 गिरा

🇩🇪 gestürzt

🇮🇩 terjatuh

🇺🇦 покотився

🇵🇱 upadł

🇯🇵 転がった

🇫🇷 chuté

🇪🇸 caído

🇹🇷 düştü

🇰🇷 구르다

🇸🇦 سقط

🇨🇿 spadl

🇸🇰 spadol

🇨🇳 跌倒

🇸🇮 padel

🇮🇸 fell

🇰🇿 құлады

🇬🇪 დაიცა

🇦🇿 düşdü

🇲🇽 caído

Etymology

The word 'tumble' originates from Middle English 'tumblen,' which means to fall or to roll. Its roots can be traced back to the Old French word 'tomber' meaning 'to fall,' which itself has Latin origins from 'cadere.' The term has evolved in English to encompass not only the physical act of falling but also to refer to acrobatic movements in gymnastics and other sports. Throughout the years, 'tumble' has become associated with both playful and graceful movements, reflecting its dual nature in everyday usage.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,866, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.