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tumble down

to fall down; to topple. The old barn was so rickety that it almost tumbled down on its own. The pile of books tumbled down all over the floor.

See also: down, tumble

tumble someone or something down something

to tip or push someone or something down something. Timmy tumbled his brother down the hill. Ann tumbled her laundry down the chute.

See also: down, tumble

tumble down

v.

1. To topple, as from power or a high position; fall: That horse started out the race in the lead, but tumbled down to fifth place.

2. To collapse: The wall tumbled down when I leaned on it.

See also: down, tumble