rumbling

rum·ble

R0343700 (rŭm′bəl)v. rum·bled, rum·bling, rum·bles v.intr.1. To make a deep, long, rolling sound.2. To move or proceed with a deep, long, rolling sound.3. Slang To engage in a gang fight.v.tr.1. To utter with a deep, long, rolling sound.2. To polish or mix (metal parts) in a tumbling box.n.1. A deep, long, rolling sound.2. A tumbling box.3. A luggage compartment or servant's seat in the rear of a carriage.4. Slang a. Pervasive, widespread expression of unrest or dissatisfaction.b. A gang fight.

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[Middle English romblen, perhaps from Middle Dutch rommelen or from Middle Low German rummeln.]

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rum′bler n.rum′bling·ly adv.rum′bly adj.

rum•bling

(ˈrʌm blɪŋ)

n. 1. Often, rumblings. the first signs of dissatisfaction or grievance. 2. rumble (def. 7).

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Noun	1.	rumbling - a loud low dull continuous noise; "they heard the rumbling of thunder"grumble, grumbling, rumblenoise - sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound); "he enjoyed the street noises"; "they heard indistinct noises of people talking"; "during the firework display that ended the gala the noise reached 98 decibels"
Adj.	1.	rumbling - continuous full and low-pitched throbbing sound; "the rumbling rolling sound of thunder"grumblingfull - (of sound) having marked deepness and body; "full tones"; "a full voice"

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