grumbling : Dictionary / Wörterbuch (BEOLINGUS, TU Chemnitz)

English Dictionary: grumbling	by the DICT Development Group
2 results for grumbling
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
grumbling adj continuous full and low-pitched throbbing sound; "the rumbling rolling sound of thunder" Synonym(s): grumbling, rumbling n a loud low dull continuous noise; "they heard the rumbling of thunder" Synonym(s): rumble, rumbling, grumble, grumbling a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone Synonym(s): grumble, grumbling, murmur, murmuring, mutter, muttering
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Grumble \Grum"ble\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Grunbled}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Grumbling}.] [Cf. LG. grummeln, grumman, D. grommelen, grommen, and F. grommeler, of German origin; cf. W. grwm, murmur, grumble, surly. [root]35. Cf. {Grum}, {Grim}.] 1. To murmur or mutter with discontent; to make ill-natured complaints in a low voice and a surly manner. L'Avare, not using half his store, Still grumbles that he has no more. --Prior. 2. To growl; to snarl in deep tones; as, a lion grumbling over his prey. 3. To rumble; to make a low, harsh, and heavy sound; to mutter; as, the distant thunder grumbles.