rumpeln — meaning in English
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English meaning
Senses
rumpeln is used for these senses in English:
- backlash (mechanics) The jarring or reflex motion caused in badly fitting machinery by irregularities in velocity or a reverse of motion.
- barrel (intransitive) To move quickly or in an uncontrolled manner.
- rumble A low, heavy, continuous sound, such as that of thunder or a hungry stomach.
- rumble (intransitive) To make a low, heavy, continuous sound.
backlash — full definition
- noun A strong, usually negative, public reaction against a decision, action, or trend.
- noun A sudden reverse or recoil movement, such as slack snapping back in a rope or gear.
- verb To react strongly and negatively against something.
barrel — full definition
- noun A large, round wooden or metal container, usually bulging in the middle, used to store liquids or other goods.
- noun A unit of volume, especially for measuring oil.
- noun The long metal tube of a gun through which a bullet travels.
- verb To move very fast, often in an uncontrolled way.