rolling or falling head over heels; doing acrobatic movements like somersaults; losing balance and falling repeatedly.
From Middle English 'tumblen,' possibly from Old English 'tumbian' meaning 'to leap or jump.' The word suggests disorderly rolling or falling motion.
Gymnasts who tumble develop different brain connectivity than non-gymnasts—the repeated vestibular system training (your balance and spatial awareness system) physically rewires their neural pathways so they can orient themselves mid-air instinctively.
Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.