Definition of tumble

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Tumble (v. i.) To roll down; to fall suddenly and violently; to be precipitated; as, to tumble from a scaffold..

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Stumped :: Stump (n.) A pin in a tumbler lock which forms an obstruction to throwing the bolt, except when the gates of the tumblers are properly arranged, as by the key; a fence; also, a pin or projection in a lock to form a guide for a movable piece..
Tumbleweed :: Tumbleweed (n.) Any plant which habitually breaks away from its roots in the autumn, and is driven by the wind, as a light, rolling mass, over the fields and prairies; as witch grass, wild indigo, Amarantus albus, etc..
Tumbler :: Tumbler (n.) One who tumbles; one who plays tricks by various motions of the body; an acrobat.
Betumbled :: Betumbled (imp. & p. p.) of Betumbl.
Trip :: Trip (v. t.) To cause to stumble, or take a false step; to cause to lose the footing, by striking the feet from under; to cause to fall; to throw off the balance; to supplant; -- often followed by up; as, to trip up a man in wrestling..
Tumble :: Tumble (v. i.) To roll over, or to and fro; to throw one's self about; as, a person on pain tumbles and tosses..
Fence :: Fence (n.) A projection on the bolt, which passes through the tumbler gates in locking and unlocking..
Stumbling :: Stumbled (imp. & p. p.) of Stumbl.
Vault :: Vault (n.) To exhibit feats of tumbling or leaping; to tumble.
Turner :: Turner (n.) A variety of pigeon; a tumbler.
Trip :: Trip (n.) A false step; a stumble; a misstep; a loss of footing or balance. Fig.: An error; a failure; a mistake.
Founder :: Founder (v. i.) To fall; to stumble and go lame, as a horse..
Bit :: Bit (v.) The part of a key which enters the lock and acts upon the bolt and tumblers.
Stumbling-block :: Stumbler (n.) One who stumbles.
Tumbling :: Tumbling () a. & vb. n. from Tumble, v..
Odfend :: Odfend (v. i.) To transgress the moral or divine law; to commit a crime; to stumble; to sin.
Glass :: Glass (v. t.) A drinking vessel; a tumbler; a goblet; hence, the contents of such a vessel; especially; spirituous liquors; as, he took a glass at dinner..
Fumble :: Fumble (v. t.) To handle or manage awkwardly; to crowd or tumble together.
Stutter :: Stutter (v. t. & i.) To hesitate or stumble in uttering words; to speak with spasmodic repetition or pauses; to stammer.
Roll :: Roll (v. i.) To fall or tumble; -- with over; as, a stream rolls over a precipice..
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