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Uncommontumble
The correct spelling is tumble.
How to pronounce tumble
/ˈtʌmbl̩/
nounIPA: /ˈtʌmbl̩/
Say it like: Tum-ble
The correct spelling is tumble. A fall, especially end over end. For example: "I took a tumble down the stairs and broke my tooth."
Usage Examples
“I took a tumble down the stairs and broke my tooth.”
“Share prices tumbled after the revelation about the company's impending failure.”
“to tumble a bed”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A fall, especially end over end.
- 2.A disorderly heap.
- 3.An act of sexual intercourse.
verb
- 1.To fall end over end; to roll over and over.
- 2.To perform gymnastics such as somersaults, rolls, and handsprings.
- 3.To drop rapidly.
- 4.To smoothe and polish, e.g., gemstones or pebbles, by means of a rotating tumbler.
- 5.To have sexual intercourse.
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