rumble

v. (-ling) 1 make a continuous deep resonant sound as of distant thunder. 2 (foll. By along, by, past, etc.) (esp. Of a vehicle) move with a rumbling noise. 3 (often absol.) Slang find out the esp. Discreditable truth about. n. Rumbling sound. [probably dutch rommelen]

v. i. To make a low, heavy, continued sound; as, the thunder rumbles at a distance.