I. ˈrəm-bəl verb
( rum·bled ; rum·bling -b(ə-)liŋ)
Etymology: Middle English; akin to Middle High German rummeln to rumble
Date: 14th century
intransitive verb
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
transitive verb
1. : to utter or emit in a low rolling voice
2. British : to reveal or discover the true character of
• rum·bler -b(ə-)lər noun
II. noun
Date: 14th century
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 especially among gangs