| Front | rumble |
|---|---|
| Back | verb, nounBrE /ˈrʌmbl/NAmE /ˈrʌmbl/ verb 1 [intransitive] to make a long deep sound or series of soundsThe machine rumbled as it started up. thunder rumbling in the distance I'm so hungry my stomach's rumbling. 2 [intransitive] + adv./prep. to move slowly and heavily, making a rumbling soundtanks rumbling through the streets The train rumbled nearer. 3 [transitive] ~ sb (BrE, informal) to discover the truth about sb or what they are trying to hideThey knew they had been rumbled. 4 [intransitive] (NAmE, informal) (of a gang of young people) to fight against another gang ˌrumble ˈon(especially BrE) (of an argument, a disagreement, etc.) to continue slowly and steadily for a long timeDiscussions rumble on over the siting of the new airport. noun 1 [uncountable, countable] ~ (of sth) a long deep sound or series of soundsthe rumble of thunder Inside, the noise of the traffic was reduced to a distant rumble. (figurative) Although an agreement has been reached, rumbles of resentment can still be heard. 2 [countable] (NAmE, informal) a fight in the street between two or more gangs (= groups of young people) |
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