Pronunciation: /ˈtʌmbəl/
noun an act of falling or moving end over end
A1 The child took a tumble while playing in the park.
A2 She lost her balance and went for a tumble down the hill.
B1 The gymnast performed a series of impressive tumbles during her routine.
B2 The rock climber took a dangerous tumble but managed to grab onto a ledge.
C1 The stock market took a tumble after the announcement of new tariffs.
C2 The politician's reputation took a tumble after the scandal was exposed.
verb to perform acrobatic movements such as somersaults
A1 The cat tumbled off the table.
A2 She tumbled down the hill while hiking.
B1 The box tumbled down the stairs, making a lot of noise.
B2 The gymnast tumbled across the mat with grace and precision.
C1 The avalanche caused the rocks to tumble down the mountain side.
C2 The market crash caused the economy to tumble into a recession.
formal The hiker lost his footing and took a tumble down the steep hill.
informal I saw Sally tumble down the stairs this morning, she needs to be more careful.
slang I can't believe I just saw him take a tumble on the skateboard ramp.
figurative After the company's stock prices took a tumble, they had to reevaluate their business strategy.
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