How to use "tumble" in sentences with meaning in English and Hindi

by BuildMyVocab

Example sentences for "tumble" in popular movie and book plots

  • In retrospect, the exploding light bulb in the shower and Billy's tumble from his skateboard start to make sense.  - Carrie (musical)
  • The Lady in White (Melissa's mother) suddenly appears and frightens Phil, causing him to tumble over the cliff's edge.  - Lady in White
  • An arrow is shot from inside Kiev by a large ballista designed and operated by Razumey, causing Kalin to tumble down.  - Ilya Muromets (film)
  • They both tumble down the temple steps as the ending explains, "A combination of Tiger and Crane styles is what finally defeated Pai Mei".  - Executioners from Shaolin
  • They struggle to push it back, but finally as Q accepts his fate the door flies open and he and q tumble through; Picard and Data are crushed.  - I, Q
  • Enraged, Kate throws Max out of the apartment, but in his stupor, he takes a tumble down the stairwell.  - Trapped in a Purple Haze
  • They tumble on the floor and a priest breaks up the fight.  - There's Something About a War
  • The kerfuffle over the music causes all the music stands (and several musicians) to tumble over like so many dominoes.  - You're Darn Tootin'
  • He demonstrates his method to Mizoguchi by feigning a tumble in front of a girl.  - The Temple of the Golden Pavilion
  • During the fight, Ainsley drops the flask containing the "Satan Bug", and as it is about to tumble out, Barrett grabs it at the last second.  - The Satan Bug
  • Suddenly, Peter rises, quacking like a duck, and struggles with Fay in which they both tumble down the stairs.  - The New York Ripper
  • All three tumble to the ground.  - Age of Empires III
  • He goes to the refrigerator and opens it to find rotting fish and other spoiled food tumble out.  - The Machinist
  • The others soon tumble down as well and hide behind the large bird as it laughs even harder.  - For the Birds (film)
  • After Madeline hesitates to help her, Helen grabs Madeline and the two tumble down the stairs, breaking to pieces.  - Death Becomes Her
  • Both men tumble to the ground.  - The Defiant Ones

Meaning of "tumble" in English

Can you explain the meaning of "tumble" in simple English? Help us by submitting your answer as comments.

Meaning of "tumble" in Hindi

Do you know the Hindi meaning for "tumble"? Let us know by posting a comment and earn good karma.


Discuss anything about the word tumble below. Improve your vocabulary. Ask experts and help others learn new words. Prepare for exams like GRE, CAT, GMAT, Bank PO, GATE, SAT and others. Learn English as a second language.