rumbling
Translation
rumbling, grumbling
Examples
I heard a rumbling in the distance.
I heard a rumbling in the distance.
There are rumblings of discontent among the staff.
There are rumblings of discontent among the staff.
Grammar Patterns
a rumbling of (sth.) a low sound or sign of something I heard a rumbling of thunder.
Similar Words
Synonyms: roar, thunder, grumble
Etymology
From the verb 'to rumble', which is of onomatopoeic origin, imitating a low, deep, resonant sound.
Memory Tips
Imagine your stomach 'rumbling' when you're hungry. That sound is a 'rumbling'.