Tumbling: meaning, definitions and examples
๐คธ
tumbling
[ หtสmbษlษชล ]
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.
in a downward motion
Fall suddenly, clumsily, or headlong.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The books came tumbling off the shelf.
- He lost his balance and tumbled down the stairs.
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:
๐ต๐น cambalhota
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฟเคฐเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Sturz
๐ฎ๐ฉ jatuh
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะฐะดัะฝะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ upadek
๐ฏ๐ต ่ปขๅ (ใฆใใจใ)
๐ซ๐ท chute
๐ช๐ธ caรญda
๐น๐ท dรผลme
๐ฐ๐ท ๋์ด์ง
๐ธ๐ฆ ุณููุท
๐จ๐ฟ pรกd
๐ธ๐ฐ pรกd
๐จ๐ณ ่ทๅ (diฤdวo)
๐ธ๐ฎ padec
๐ฎ๐ธ fall
๐ฐ๐ฟ าาฑะปะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ yฤฑxฤฑlmaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ caรญda
Word origin
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.