tumble Meaning and Definition

1. n. a sudden drop from an upright position

2. n. an acrobatic feat of rolling or turning end over end

3. v. do gymnastics, roll and turn skillfully

4. v. suffer a sudden downfall, overthrow, or defeat

5. v. put clothes in a tumbling barrel, where they are whirled about in hot air, usually with the purpose of drying

6. v. fall suddenly and sharply

7. v. understand, usually after some initial difficulty

8. v. throw together in a confused mass

9. v. roll over and over, back and forth

10. v. fall down, as if collapsing

11. v. fall apart

12. v. fly around

13. v. cause to topple or tumble by pushing