trundle
trundle
UK[ˈtrʌndl]US[ˈtrʌndl]
v
to move slowly and heavily, especially on wheels, often with a rolling sound.
v
to cause something to move in such a manner.
n
a small wheel or roller.
n
a low, wheeled bed or truck.
Etymology
the word 'trundle' is of middle english origin, likely from an old english or middle low german source. it is thought to be imitative or expressive in nature, echoing the sound or motion of something heavy rolling or moving along. this onomatopoeic quality connects the word directly to its core meaning of a slow, rolling movement. over time, its usage expanded from describing the action to also naming the objects involved, such as a small wheel or a low bed on casters.
Analysis
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Examples
the gardener trundled the heavy wheelbarrow across the lawn.
old wagons would trundle along the cobblestone streets.
she stored her winter clothes under the trundle bed.