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Word: Rumble
Speech Type: Verb
late Middle English: probably from Middle Dutch rommelen, rummelen, of imitative origin. Sense 2 of the verb may be a different word
ˈrʌmbl
make a continuous deep, resonant sound
Short Definition:make continuous deep, resonant sound
Examples:- thunder rumbled, lightning flickered
discover (an illicit activity or its perpetrator)
Short Definition:discover
Examples:- it wouldn't need a genius to rumble my little game
take part in a street fight between gangs or large groups
Short Definition:take part in street fight between gangs or large groups
Examples:- the five of them rumbled with the men in the other car
Word: Rumble
Speech Type: Noun
ˈrʌmbl
a continuous deep, resonant sound like distant thunder
Short Definition:continuous deep, resonant sound like distant thunder
Examples:- the continuous rumble of traffic
- there were of rumbles of discontent from small retailers
a street fight between gangs or large groups
Short Definition:street fight between gangs
Examples:- a rumble between two gangs of street hoodlums
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