A loud, deep resounding noise
“The rumbling of thunder shook the entire neighborhood.”
A preliminary, subtle suggestion or indication
“The team's rumbling about a new project hinted at upcoming changes in the company.”
The action of causing a bomb or explosive device to explode
Deep or resonant in sound or tone
Also in metaphorical expressions, signifying fury
Of sound, a voice or an instrument, low in pitch or frequency
Present participle for to make a continuous deep, resonant sound
“The rain only lasted thirty minutes, but thunder continued to rumble for hours afterwards.”
Present participle for to make a continuous low humming sound
“The noise from the washing machine continues to rumble in the background.”
Present participle for to start, usually something exciting
“Let's get ready to rumble!”
Present participle for to come to an awareness of something
Present participle for to physically fight, especially in a rough or noisy way
Present participle for to detect the true nature of, and not be deceived by, someone or something
Present participle for to cry (something) in a high-pitched, frenzied way
Present participle for to persist with gradual intensity
Present participle for to look over or scrutinize, especially a wide area
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