rumble Definition

rumble
verb rumbled, rumbling

intr
1. To make a deep low grumbling sound.

Thesaurus: sound, resound, growl, thunder.
intr
2. To move with a rumbling noise.

Form: rumble along (often)
Form: rumble by
Form: rumble past
3. To say or utter something with a rumbling voice or sound.
(Brit)
4. slang
To find out the truth about or see through someone or something.
(N Amer)
intr
5. To be involved in a street fight, especially one between gangs.

noun

1. A deep low grumbling sound.

Thesaurus: noise, reverberation, roll, drumbeat.
(N Amer)
2. slang
A street fight, especially one between gangs.
3. A part at the rear of a horse-drawn carriage used as a seat for servants or to carry luggage. Also called dicky.
(N Amer)
4. A folding seat for extra passengers at the back of some early cars.

Form: rumble seat (also)

Derivative: rumbling
adj

Example: a rumbling stomach

Etymology: 14c.