rumblingly

Variant of rumble

rumble definition

rum·ble (rumbəl)

intransitive verb rumbled -·bled, rumbling -·bling

  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 ()

Etymology: ME romblen, prob. < MDu rommelen < IE base *reu- > rune, rumor

transitive verb

  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

noun

  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

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Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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