noun
Uncommon
tumbling
Tumbling (noun) means the act of falling, rolling, or performing acrobatic moves such as somersaults. Example: “The gymnasts practised their tumbling routines before the competition.”
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The act of falling, rolling, or performing acrobatic moves such as somersaults.
"The gymnasts practised their tumbling routines before the competition."
How to use tumbling
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe action of tumbling — falling over, rolling, or performing gymnastic moves.
Common pairings
tumbling routine
tumbling class
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- Plural
- tumblings
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What does “tumbling” mean?
The word “tumbling” means the act of falling, rolling, or performing acrobatic moves such as somersaults. In plain terms, the action of tumbling — falling over, rolling, or performing gymnastic moves.
How do you use “tumbling” in a sentence?
Here is “tumbling” used in a sentence: “The gymnasts practised their tumbling routines before the competition.”
What part of speech is “tumbling”?
“Tumbling” is a noun.
Is “tumbling” a common word?
“Tumbling” is an uncommon word in modern English.
