rumble

Universal Words verb, noun verb 1 [V] to make a long deep sound or series of sounds: The machine rumbled as it started up. * thunder rumbling in the distance * I'm so hungry my stomach's rumbling. 2 [V+adv./prep.] to move slowly and heavily, making a rumbling sound: tanks rumbling through the streets * The train rumbled nearer. 3 [VN] (BrE, informal) to discover the truth about sb or what they are trying to hide: They knew they had been rumbled. 4 (AmE, informal) (of a GANG of young people) to fight against another GANG PHRASALVERBS rumble on (written, especially BrE) (of an argument, a dispute, etc.) to continue slowly and steadily for a long time: Discussions rumble on over the siting of the new airport. noun 1 [U,C] ~ (of sth) a long deep sound or series of sounds: the rumble of laughter / thunder / gunfire * 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 [C] (AmE, informal) a fight in the street between two or more GANGS (= groups of young people)