Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tumbling
verb
/ˈtʌm.bəlɪŋ/
Definition
The act of falling or rolling over and over; a type of athletic maneuver involving flips and rolls.
Examples
- The children were tumbling on the grassy hill, laughing and having fun.
- During the gymnastics competition, she performed a series of flawless tumbling passes.
- The moment he slipped on the ice, he went tumbling down the slope.
Meaning
To tumble can refer to the action of falling down suddenly or performing acrobatic moves, typically seen in gymnastics or acrobatics.
Synonyms
- falling
- rolling
- flipping
- toppling
- spinning
