rumble
rumble definition
rum·ble (rum′bəl)
intransitive verb rumbled -·bled, rumbling -·bling
- to make a deep, heavy, continuous, rolling sound, as thunder
- to move or go with such a sound
- Slang to participate in a rumble ()
Etymology: ME romblen, prob. < MDu rommelen < IE base *reu- > rune, rumor
transitive verb
- to cause to make, or move with, such a sound
- to utter or say with such a sound
- to polish, mix, etc. in a rumble, or tumbling box
noun
- a deep, heavy, continuous, rolling sound
- a widespread expression of discontent or restiveness
- a space for luggage or a small extra seat, as for servants, in the rear of a carriage
- tumbling box
- ☆ Slang a fight between gangs, esp. of teenagers
Related Forms:
- rumbler rum′·bler noun
- rumblingly rum′·blingly adverb
- rumbly rum′·bly adjective
Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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