Rumbler

rum·ble  (rmbl)

v. rum·bled, rum·bling, rum·bles

v.intr.

1. To make a deep, long, rolling sound.

2. To move or proceed with a deep, long, rolling sound.

3. Slang To engage in a gang fight.

v.tr.

1. To utter with a deep, long, rolling sound.

2. To polish or mix (metal parts) in a tumbling box.

n.

1. A deep, long, rolling sound.

2. A tumbling box.

3. A luggage compartment or servant's seat in the rear of a carriage.

4. Slang

a. Pervasive, widespread expression of unrest or dissatisfaction.

b. A gang fight.

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[Middle English romblen, perhaps from Middle Dutch rommelen or from Middle Low German rummeln.]

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rumbler n.

rumbling·ly adv.

rumbly adj.