rumblings

Meanings

• Noun

  A low, continuous or intermittent sound, typically one produced by the movement of large volumes of fluid or gas.

  - "The rumblings of the train could be heard long before it arrived at the station."
  - "There were rumblings in the stomach of the hiker before he reached the summit."
  - "The volcano gave off rumblings, indicating an imminent eruption."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with rumblings
mumble , tumble , grumble

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Variants

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rumbling , rumblings

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'a low, continuous sound', from Old English rumblian, related to rumble.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'rumblings' is often used figuratively to describe a sense of unease or unrest, as in the rumblings of a revolution.

2. The word 'rumblings' comes from the Old English word 'rumblian', which means 'to roll or grumble'.

3. In music, a rumbling bass line can create a sense of tension or excitement.

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Related Concepts

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1. Earthquake: A natural disaster characterized by the shaking and trembling of the ground, often accompanied by rumblings.

2. Rumbling belly: A feeling of discomfort or unease in the stomach, often accompanied by rumblings, which can indicate hunger or the presence of gas.

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Culture

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In literature, 'rumblings' can refer to a sense of unrest or unease, as in the rumblings of a revolution. In music, a rumbling bass line can create a sense of tension or excitement.

How to Memorize "rumblings"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a train rumbling by, its engines creating a low, continuous sound.
   - Visualize a volcano erupting, with rumblings indicating the imminent explosion.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'rumblings' with the sound of a train or a volcano.
   - Think of the feeling in your stomach before a big meal and associate it with the word 'rumblings'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'rumblings' as a 'rolling r' sound.
   - Use the acronym R-U-M-B-L-I-N-G-S to remember the definition: 'R' for rumble, 'U' for unrest, 'M' for movement, 'B' for big, 'L' for low, 'I' for intermittent, 'N' for noise, 'G' for gas or fluid, and 'S' for sound.

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