English dictionary
tumble
/'t/@/mb/@/l/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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an acrobatic feat of rolling or turning end over end
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a sudden drop from an upright position
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Act of tumbling, or rolling over; a fall.
Source: webster1913
verb
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fall down, as if collapsing
ExamplesThe tower of the World Trade Center tumbled after the plane hit it.
Synonyms toppleSource: WordNet 3.0
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cause to topple or tumble by pushing
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roll over and over, back and forth
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fly around
ExamplesThe clothes tumbled in the dryer.
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fall apart
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throw together in a confused mass
ExamplesThey tumbled the teams with no apparent pattern.
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understand, usually after some initial difficulty
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fall suddenly and sharply
ExamplesPrices tumbled after the devaluation of the currency.
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put clothes in a tumbling barrel, where they are whirled about in hot air, usually with the purpose of drying
ExamplesWash in warm water and tumble dry.
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suffer a sudden downfall, overthrow, or defeat
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do gymnastics, roll and turn skillfully
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To roll over, or to and fro; to throw one's self about; as, a person on pain <i>tumbles</i> and tosses.
Source: webster1913
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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 <i>over</i>, <i>about</i>, etc.; as, to <i>tumble</i> books or papers.
Source: webster1913