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tumbling

The correct spelling is tumbling.

How to pronounce tumbling

verb

Say it like: Tum-bli-ng

The correct spelling is tumbling. To fall end over end; to roll over and over. For example: "Share prices tumbled after the revelation about the company's impending failure."

Usage Examples

Share prices tumbled after the revelation about the company's impending failure.

to tumble a bed

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To fall end over end; to roll over and over.
  2. 2.To perform gymnastics such as somersaults, rolls, and handsprings.
  3. 3.To drop rapidly.
  4. 4.To smoothe and polish, e.g., gemstones or pebbles, by means of a rotating tumbler.
  5. 5.To have sexual intercourse.

noun

  1. 1.The act of something that tumbles.

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