noun
1. a loud low dull continuous noise (Freq. 1)
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they heard the rumbling of thunder
• Derivationally related forms: ↑grumble, ↑grumble (for: ↑grumble), ↑rumble (for: ↑rumbling), ↑rumble (for: ↑rumble)
• Hypernyms: ↑noise
2. a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone (Freq. 1)
• Derivationally related forms: ↑mutter (for: ↑muttering), ↑mutter (for: ↑mutter), ↑murmur (for: ↑murmuring), ↑murmur (for: ↑murmur), ↑grumble, ↑grumble (for: ↑grumble)
• Hypernyms: ↑complaint
adjective
continuous full and low-pitched throbbing sound
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the rumbling rolling sound of thunder
• Syn: ↑rumbling
• Similar to: ↑full
Useful english dictionary. 2012.