rumblers

/ˈrʌmblərz/
noun
  1. People or things that make a low, heavy, continuous sound, like distant thunder or a large vehicle.
    • The parade's rumblers—the big trucks and drums—could be heard from blocks away.
    • During the storm, the rumblers in the sky kept the dog hiding under the bed.
    • The old washing machine was one of the loudest rumblers in the neighborhood.
  2. People who complain or grumble in a low, ongoing way.
    • The coach ignored the rumblers on the bench and focused on the game.
    • The meeting was full of rumblers who weren't happy with the new policy.
    • My grandpa is one of those gentle rumblers who mutters about the news all morning.
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