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.”
How to use tumbling
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe action of tumbling — falling over, rolling, or performing gymnastic moves.
Word forms
tumblings plural
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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.