tumbling
/'tʌmbliɳ/
Definition
- Noun:
- The gymnastic moves of an acrobat: The activity or performance of acrobatic feats involving rolling, flipping, and somersaulting, often in a continuous sequence.
Usage
- Noun: Used to describe the sport or performance art involving acrobatic rolls, flips, and somersaults. It is often associated with gymnastics, circus arts, and cheerleading.
Examples
- Noun:
- The circus performers amazed the audience with their incredible tumbling.
- She has been practicing her tumbling for the gymnastics competition.
- The cheerleading routine included a difficult sequence of tumbling passes.
Advanced Usage
- "Tumbling" as a gerund: Can function as a gerund (a verb form ending in -ing that acts as a noun), referring to the action itself.
- Tumbling requires great strength and coordination.
Variants and Related Words
- Tumble (verb): To fall suddenly and clumsily; to perform acrobatic rolls or somersaults.
- The child tripped and tumbled to the ground.
- The gymnast can tumble across the floor with ease.
- Tumbler (noun): A person who performs tumbling feats; a type of drinking glass.
- The tumbler executed a perfect backflip.
Synonyms
- Acrobatics: The performance of extraordinary gymnastic feats.
- Gymnastics: Exercises developing or displaying physical agility and coordination.
Related Phrases
- Tumbling pass: In gymnastics or cheerleading, a series of connected tumbling skills performed in sequence.
- Her floor exercise routine started with a powerful tumbling pass.
- Tumbling mat: A padded mat used for practicing tumbling skills safely.
- Always practice new tumbling skills on a proper tumbling mat.
Noun
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the gymnastic moves of an acrobat
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