Tumble
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British pronunciation/tˈʌmbə‍l/
American pronunciation/ˈtəmbəɫ/

Definition & Meaning of "tumble"

to tumble
01

to fall or move in a clumsy, uncontrolled manner, often rolling or turning over

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As she lost her balance on the icy sidewalk, she began to tumble.
The clumsy puppy tried to jump onto the sofa but ended up tumbling backward.
02

to break apart, disintegrate, or collapse

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The old, abandoned house began to tumble as its weakened foundation finally gave way.
After years of neglect, the decaying bridge finally started to tumble into the river below.
03

to roll or turn repeatedly, often in a back-and-forth or side-to-side manner

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The children gleefully tumbled down the grassy hill.
After the wave crashed on the shore, the pebbles on the beach tumbled with the water's retreat.
04

to make something fall or overturn by pushing, toppling, or applying force

Transitive: to tumble sth
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The mischievous child accidentally tumbled the tower of building blocks by bumping into it.
A strong gust of wind tumbled the stack of papers off the desk and scattered them across the room.
05

to rotate or flip in a rolling manner while descending or moving through the air

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During the aerobatic performance, the stunt plane tumbled through the sky.
The leaves caught in a gust of wind tumbled through the air.
06

to execute a series of acrobatic or gymnastic movements, typically involving flips, rolls, somersaults, etc.

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The skilled gymnast effortlessly tumbled across the mat.
The cheerleading squad captivated the audience by tumbling in synchronized patterns.
07

to experience a sharp and rapid decline, decrease, or deterioration

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After the economic crisis, stock prices tumbled.
The housing market saw prices tumble as demand decreased and interest rates rose.
08

to experience a swift and unforeseen decline, overthrow, or defeat

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After a series of failed projects, the company began to tumble in the business world.
The reigning champion tumbled in the final match, losing the title to an underdog opponent.
09

to dry clothing or laundry by placing it in a machine that rotates the items in a drum while applying heat

Transitive: to tumble clothing or laundry
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After washing the towels, she decided to tumble them in the dryer.
The care label on the sweater recommended tumbling it on low heat.
10

to grasp or comprehend the meaning or hidden implication of a situation, idea, or concept

Transitive: to tumble to meaning or significance of something
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After a moment of confusion, the audience collectively tumbled to the satirical nature of the comedian's performance.
As the detective reviewed the evidence, he began to tumble to the truth behind the mysterious case.
11

to throw or place things together in a disorderly or chaotic manner

Transitive: to tumble sth into a container
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She quickly tumbled her clothes into the suitcase, trying to pack in a hurry before the trip.
The children tumbled their toys into a big box after playing.
Tumble
01

an acrobatic feat of rolling or turning end over end

02

a sudden drop from an upright position

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