rumbling

/ˈrʌmb(ə)lɪŋ/
/ˈrʌmblɪŋ/
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Other forms: rumblings; rumblingly

Definitions of rumbling
  1. noun
    a loud low dull continuous noise
    “they heard the rumbling of thunder”
    synonyms: grumble, grumbling, rumble
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    type of:
    noise
    sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
  2. adjective
    continuous full and low-pitched throbbing sound
    “the rumbling rolling sound of thunder”
    synonyms: grumbling
    full
    (of sound) having marked deepness and body
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