tumble (Meaning)
tumble (n)
an acrobatic feat of rolling or turning end over end
a sudden drop from an upright position
tumble (v)
fall down, as if collapsing
cause to topple or tumble by pushing
roll over and over, back and forth
fly around
fall apart
throw together in a confused mass
understand, usually after some initial difficulty
fall suddenly and sharply
put clothes in a tumbling barrel, where they are whirled about in hot air, usually with the purpose of drying
suffer a sudden downfall, overthrow, or defeat
do gymnastics, roll and turn skillfully
tumble (v. i.)
To roll over, or to and fro; to throw one's self about; as, a person on pain tumbles and tosses.
To roll down; to fall suddenly and violently; to be precipitated; as, to tumble from a scaffold.
To play tricks by various movements and contortions of the body; to perform the feats of an acrobat.
tumble (v. t.)
To turn over; to turn or throw about, as for examination or search; to roll or move in a rough, coarse, or unceremonious manner; to throw down or headlong; to precipitate; -- sometimes with over, about, etc.; as, to tumble books or papers.
To disturb; to rumple; as, to tumble a bed.
tumble (n.)
Act of tumbling, or rolling over; a fall.
Synonyms & Antonyms of tumble
Synonyms:
- miscellany
- motley
- amalgam
- patchwork
- combination
- macedoine
- muddle
- agglomerate
- clutter
- welter
- aggregation
- hodgepodge
- patchwork quilt
- farrago
- omnium-gatherum
- jambalaya
- tangle
- blend
- pastiche
- gallimaufry
- jungle
- melange
- accumulation
- miscellanea
- rummage
- menagerie
- smorgasbord
- botch
- ragout
- hotchpotch
- salmagundi
- gumbo
- stew
- alphabet soup
- olla podrida
- mishmash
- agglomeration
- salad
- montage
- potpourri
- mixed bag
- litter
- hash
- olio
- aggregate
- crazy quilt
- conglomerate
- ragbag
- grab bag
Antonyms:
tumble Sentence Examples
- The gymnast performed a graceful tumble on the balance beam.
- The leaves tumbled down from the trees, creating a golden carpet.
- The toddler tumbled over and bumped his head, but thankfully wasn't seriously hurt.
- The wind tumbled the clothes into a chaotic pile.
- The waves tumbled and crashed against the shore, creating a soothing rhythm.
- The coins tumbled into the piggy bank, one shiny piece after another.
- The dog tumbled around on the grass, enjoying the warm summer day.
- The acrobat tumbled through the air, performing a series of daring maneuvers.
- The dryer tumbled the clothes, drying them to perfection.
- The children tumbled and played in the pile of freshly cut hay.
FAQs About the word tumble
an acrobatic feat of rolling or turning end over end, a sudden drop from an upright position, fall down, as if collapsing, cause to topple or tumble by pushing,
jumble, shuffle, assortment, scramble, medley, collage, variety, miscellany, motley, amalgam
system, system,order, order, plan, pattern, orderliness, method, orderliness, method
The gymnast performed a graceful tumble on the balance beam.
The leaves tumbled down from the trees, creating a golden carpet.
The toddler tumbled over and bumped his head, but thankfully wasn't seriously hurt.
The wind tumbled the clothes into a chaotic pile.
