tumbling

[tuhm-bling]

noun

1. the act, practice, or art of performing acrobatic tumbles, usually on a mat or the ground.

Word History and Origins

Origin of tumbling¹

First recorded in 1375–1425, tumbling is from the late Middle English word tomblyng. See tumble, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

And bonds can provide a steady yield that, barring a default by the issuer, can keep paying even if the same company’s stock is tumbling.

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Other recent data has been discouraging too, with industrial profits tumbling in October in a sign of weak corporate profitability.

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We learned Eleven essentially created the villain herself, having used her powers to send Henry Creel tumbling through dimensions.

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A loss would have sent the Chiefs’ record tumbling to 5-6.

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The 38-year-old left the Perth Stadium field on Friday near the end of England's innings where wickets were rapidly tumbling.

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