tumble over



tumble over

to fall over. The vase tumbled over and broke. I held Timmy up to keep him from tumbling over.
See also: tumble

tumble over someone or something

to trip or stumble over someone or something and fall down. I tumbled over Fred, who was napping under the tree. I tumbled over a chair and fell down.
See also: tumble

tumble over (something)

to fall over the edge of something. Stay away from the edge. I don't want any of you tumbling over it. Don't go too close. You'll tumble over.
See also: tumble

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
RoyceROISEnglish
LearyLEER-eeIrish
Abbas-Arabic, Persian
Philandros-Greek Mythology, Ancient Greek
LanfordLAN-fərdEnglish (Rare)
Swithin-History