rumble

//ˈɹʌm.bəl//
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Verb

rumbleInfinitive
rumblePresent tense
rumbledPast tense
rumbledPast participle
rumblingPresent participle
rumblesThird-person singular
1

To make a deep, heavy, continuous sound, like thunder or a large vehicle.

Thunder rumbled in the distance.

2

To move with a deep, resonant sound.

The heavy truck rumbled down the street.

3

(of the stomach) To make a low growling sound due to hunger or digestion.

My stomach started to rumble during the meeting.

Noun

rumbleSingular
rumblesPlural
1

A deep, heavy, continuous sound, such as that of thunder or heavy traffic.

We heard the rumble of thunder in the distance.

2

(informal) A street fight, especially between gangs.

The two gangs had a rumble in the alley last night.

Synonym

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