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Rumble

usgb/ˈrʌmbl/Volume
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Use 'rumble' to describe sounds that suggest strength or size, often for vehicles or natural phenomena. SlideThe ferry rumbled as it approached the dock.
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'Rumble' can refer to a sound that is powerful but not necessarily loud or disruptive. SlideA distant rumble of thunder was the storm's first warning.