rumble

rumble [rum′bəl]

vi.

rumbled, rumbling [ME romblen, prob. < MDu rommelen < IE base * reu- > RUNE, RUMOR]

1. to make a deep, heavy, continuous, rolling sound, as thunder

2. to move or go with such a sound

3. Slang to participate in a RUMBLE (n. 5)

vt.

1. to cause to make, or move with, such a sound

2. to utter or say with such a sound

3. to polish, mix, etc. in a rumble, or tumbling box

n.

1. a deep, heavy, continuous, rolling sound

2. a widespread expression of discontent or restiveness

3. a space for luggage or a small extra seat, as for servants, in the rear of a carriage

4. TUMBLING BOX

☆ 5. Slang a fight between gangs, esp. of teenagers

rumbler

n.

rumblingly

adv.

rumbly

adj.