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Vocabulary Entry
tumbling
|verb • noun • adjective
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V
verb
To fall or roll end over end; to tumble about.
Example Sentences
"The children love to tumble down the grassy hill."
"She watched the acrobat tumble gracefully through the air."
"He stumbled and began to tumble down the stairs."
N
noun
A fall or a collapse; a series of moves performed in gymnastics or acrobatics.
Example Sentences
"After his tumble, he was careful to land better next time."
"The gymnast executed a perfect tumble on the balance beam."
"She did a tumble on the mat during practice."
A
adjective
Relating to or characterized by tumbling actions or styles, often in gymnastics.
Example Sentences
"He took a tumbling class to improve his skills."
"The tumbling sequence was the highlight of the performance."
"She wore a tumbling outfit that allowed for flexibility."