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to rumble
01
to create a continuous, deep sound
Intransitive
Example
Thunder rumbled in the distance as the storm approached.
The engine of the motorcycle began to rumble as it idled.
02
to make a deep, continuous sound while moving
Intransitive
Example
The heavy truck rumbled down the street, shaking the ground beneath it.
I could hear the train rumble along the tracks late at night.
03
to make a low, continuous noise, often caused by hunger or digestion in the stomach
Example
His stomach rumbled loudly during the quiet meeting.
She had n’t eaten all day, and her stomach started to rumble.
Rumble
01
a loud low dull continuous noise
02
a fight between rival gangs of adolescents
03
a servant's seat (or luggage compartment) in the rear of a carriage
