What is the meaning of rumbling?

noun

  • A loud low dull continuous noise.
    • usage: "they heard the rumbling of thunder"

verb

  • Make a low noise.
    • usage: "rumbling thunder"
  • To utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds.
    • usage: "he grumbled a rude response"; "Stones grumbled down the cliff"

adjective

  • Continuous full and low-pitched throbbing sound.
    • usage: "the rumbling rolling sound of thunder"
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