[rum.ble] vb rum.bled ; rum.bling [ME; akin to MHG rummeln to rumble] vi (14c) 1: to make a low heavy rolling sound "thunder rumbling in the distance"
2: to travel with a low reverberating sound "wagons rumbled into town"
3: to speak in a low rolling tone
4: to engage in a rumble ~ vt 1: to utter or emit in a low rolling voice
2. Brit: to reveal or discover the true character of -- rum.bler n
[2]rumble n (14c) 1 a: a low heavy continuous reverberating often muffled sound (as of thunder) b: low frequency noise in phonographic playback caused by the transmission of mechanical vibrations by the turntable to the pickup
2: a seat for servants behind the body of a carriage 3 a: widespread expression of dissatisfaction or unrest b: a street fight esp. among gangs