Uk English Meaning of tumble

tumble

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Definitions and Meaning of tumble in English

Wordnet

tumble (n)

an acrobatic feat of rolling or turning end over end

a sudden drop from an upright position

Wordnet

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

Webster

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.

Webster

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.

Webster

tumble (n.)

Act of tumbling, or rolling over; a fall.

FAQs About the word tumble

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,

assortment,collage,jumble,medley,scramble,Shuffle,variety,accumulation,agglomerate,agglomeration

order,System,method,orderliness,pattern,plan

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