rumble
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1rum·ble

verb \ˈrəm-bəl\
rum·bledrum·bling \-b(ə-)liŋ\

Definition of RUMBLE

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

Examples of RUMBLE

  1. Thunder rumbled in the distance.
  2. The train rumbles through town twice a day.
  3. We watched as the trucks rumbled past.
  4. The gangs rumbled in the alley.

Origin of RUMBLE

Middle English; akin to Middle High German rummeln to rumble
First Known Use: 14th century

Related to RUMBLE

Synonyms
growl, grumble, lumber, roll

2rumble

noun

Definition of RUMBLE

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

Examples of RUMBLE

  1. I was awakened by the rumble of a train passing by.

First Known Use of RUMBLE

14th century

Other Audio Recording Terms

baffle, dub, fidelity, transcription, treble

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