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tumbles

verb

Meaning

  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.
  6. To move or rush in a headlong or uncontrolled way.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

collapse(English)crumble(English)topple(English)fall(English)break down(English)whirl(English)crumple(English)latch on(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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