rumble


Definition: Meaning of, rumble in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈrʌmb(ə)l /

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Prsesent Past Past Participle
rumble rumbled rumbled
Present Participle Third Person Singular
rumbling rumbles
  1. [intransitive] to make a series of long low sounds, especially a long distance away from you
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  2. [intransitive always + adverb/preposition] to move slowly along while making a series of long low sounds
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  3. [intransitive] if your stomach rumbles, it makes a noise, especially because you are hungry
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  4. [transitive] British English informal to find out what someone is secretly intending to do
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  5. [intransitive and transitive] American English old-fashioned to fight with someone
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Singular Plural
rumble rumbles
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  1. a series of long low sounds
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rumble used in phrases

  • rumble seat (noun)
    1. a folding outside seat in the back of some early cars
  • rumble strip (noun)
    1. a number of raised lines across a road which make a loud noise when you drive over them to warn you to slow down
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rumble used in phrasal verbs

  • rumble on (phrasal verb)
    1. to continue to cause trouble
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