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Meaning of rumbling

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

rumbling

verb

Definitions

  1. To make a low, heavy, continuous sound.

    Example: I could hear the thunder rumbling in the distance.

  2. To discover deceitful or underhanded behaviour.

    Example: The police is going to rumble your hideout.

  3. To move while making a rumbling noise.

    Example: The truck rumbled over the rough road.

  4. To fight; to brawl.

noun

Definitions

  1. A muted sound of complaint or discontent.

  2. A deep low noise.

    Example: The rumbling of distant thunder echoed from the hilltop.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Deep- and slow-sounding.

    Example: His rumbling voice suited the solemn occasion.