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Tumbling: meaning, definitions and examples

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tumbling

 

[ หˆtสŒmbษ™lษชล‹ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

in acrobatics

Perform acrobatics such as somersaults, handsprings, or cartwheels, either on the ground or in the air.

Synonyms

cartwheel, flip, somersault, vault

Examples of usage

  • She was tumbling and flipping across the stage during her performance.
  • He tumbled effortlessly through the air, showcasing his acrobatic skills.
Context #2 | Verb

in a downward motion

Fall suddenly, clumsily, or headlong.

Synonyms

drop, fall, plunge, topple

Examples of usage

  • The books came tumbling off the shelf.
  • He lost his balance and tumbled down the stairs.
Context #3 | Noun

in gymnastics

A gymnastic or acrobatic feat such as a somersault, handspring, or cartwheel.

Synonyms

acrobatics, flip, gymnastics, somersault

Examples of usage

  • She performed a series of tumblings on the balance beam.
  • The gymnasts showcased their tumblings during the competition.

Translations

Translations of the word "tumbling" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cambalhota

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคฟเคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Sturz

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ jatuh

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะฐะดั–ะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ upadek

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ปขๅ€’ (ใฆใ‚“ใจใ†)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท chute

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ caรญda

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dรผลŸme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋„˜์–ด์ง

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณู‚ูˆุท

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pรกd

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pรกd

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ทŒๅ€’ (diฤ“dวŽo)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ padec

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fall

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›าฑะปะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ•แƒแƒ แƒ“แƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yฤฑxฤฑlmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ caรญda

Etymology

The word 'tumbling' originated from the Middle English term 'tumblen', which in turn came from the Old French word 'tomber', meaning 'to fall'. The use of 'tumbling' to describe acrobatic movements dates back to the 16th century, while the association with falling or descending quickly developed later on. Today, 'tumbling' is commonly used in the context of acrobatics, gymnastics, and falling in a rapid or uncontrolled manner.

See also: tumblebug, tumbler.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,069, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.