Tumble ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Tumble ( verb )

  1. To fall suddenly and uncontrollably.
  2. To fall or roll over and over.
  3. To fall or collapse suddenly and completely.

Origin:

Derived from the middle english word "tumblen" meaning to fall or roll.

Examples:

  1. He tumbled down the stairs.
  2. The stock market tumbled today.
  3. The building tumbled to the ground during the earthquake.
  4. The acrobat tumbled across the stage.
  5. He tumbled over the edge of the cliff.

(As a noun)

Tumble ( noun )

  1. To fall suddenly and uncontrollably.
  2. To fall or roll over and over.
  3. To fall or collapse suddenly and completely.

Origin:

Derived from the middle english word "tumblen" meaning to fall or roll.

Examples:

  1. He tumbled down the stairs.
  2. The stock market tumbled today.
  3. The building tumbled to the ground during the earthquake.
  4. The acrobat tumbled across the stage.
  5. He tumbled over the edge of the cliff.
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