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trundle

noun verb

A low bed on wheels that can be rolled underneath another bed.

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Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
T
Ends with
E
Contains
RU
Scrabble score
8
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

/ˈtɹʌndəl/

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Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. A low bed on wheels that can be rolled underneath another bed.

  2. A low wagon or cart on small wheels, used to transport things.

  3. A small wheel or roller.

  4. A motion as of something moving upon little wheels or rollers; a rolling motion.

  5. The sound made by an object being moved on wheels.

  6. A lantern wheel, or one of its bars.

  7. A spool of golden thread.

verb

  1. To wheel or roll (an object on wheels), especially by pushing, often slowly or heavily.

    “Every morning, the vendors trundle their carts out into the market.”

  2. To transport (something or someone) using an object on wheels, especially one that is pushed.

  3. To move heavily (on wheels).

  4. To move (something or someone), often heavily or clumsily.

  5. To move, often heavily or clumsily.

  6. To cause (something) to roll or revolve; to roll (something) along.

    “to trundle a hoop or a ball”

  7. To roll or revolve; to roll along.

In context

Example Sentences

Every morning, the vendors trundle their carts out into the market.
to trundle a hoop or a ball

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