rum·ble  (rŭm'bəl) 
v.
rum·bled, rum·bling, rum·bles
v.
intr.
To make a deep, long, rolling sound. To move or proceed with a deep, long, rolling sound. Slang To engage in a gang fight.
v.
tr.
To utter with a deep, long, rolling sound. To polish or mix (metal parts) in a tumbling box.
n. A deep, long, rolling sound. A tumbling box. A luggage compartment or servant's seat in the rear of a carriage. Slang Pervasive, widespread expression of unrest or dissatisfaction. A gang fight.
[Middle English romblen, perhaps from Middle Dutch rommelen or from Middle Low German rummeln.]
rum'bler n., rum'bling·ly adv., rum'bly adj. |
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