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Definition of tumbling

tumbling

/ˈtʌm.blɪŋ/
tum · bling
Plural:tumblings
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tumbling Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The skill, practice, or sport of performing acrobatic and gymnastic exercises, such as somersaults, flips, and handsprings, typically on mats and without the use of apparatus.

Example

"She signed her daughter up for tumbling classes to help channel her boundless energy into acrobatics."

2

The act of falling helplessly, rolling around, or moving in a clumsy, uncontrolled manner.

Example

"We could hear the loud tumbling of loose rocks as the minor landslide cascaded down the mountain."

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• Rhymes for tumbling

• Nearby Words

tumalog
tumbes
tumbleweed
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tumen
tummy
tumor

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the verb 'tumble', which traces back to the Old English 'tumbian' (to dance, leap, or tumble), combined with the gerund suffix '-ing'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tumbling. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tumbling
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