Antonyms for trundle


Grammar : Noun, verb
Spell : truhn-dl
Phonetic Transcription : ˈtrʌn dl


Definition of trundle

Origin :
  • 1540s (implied in trundle bed "low bed on small wheels"), possibly from Middle English trendle "wheel, suspended hoop" (early 14c.), from Old English trendel "ring, disk" (see trend). Also probably in part from Old French trondeler "to roll," which is of Germanic origin.
  • As in roll : noun cylindrical object
  • As in bed : noun furniture for sleeping
  • As in cot : noun temporary bed
  • As in lumber : verb walk heavily, clumsily
  • As in roll : verb revolve, turn; proceed smoothly
  • As in rotate : verb go around in circle
  • As in wheel : verb turn, rotate
  • As in bowl : verb roll a ball down a lane
Example sentences :
  • “In other words, you direct me to trundle on board as fast as I can,” said Adair.
  • Extract from : « The Three Commanders » by W.H.G. Kingston
  • There were plenty of others who wanted to trundle the wheelbarrow.
  • Extract from : « The Tale of Jimmy Rabbit » by Arthur Scott Bailey
  • Chicken Little was to sleep in the trundle bed with Katy and Gertie.
  • Extract from : « Chicken Little Jane » by Lily Munsell Ritchie
  • Some of the youngsters were tucked away in trundle beds, you may be sure.
  • Extract from : « Christopher and the Clockmakers » by Sara Ware Bassett
  • “Only Trundle there,” i.e., only that poor insignificant thing there!
  • Extract from : « Pickwickian Studies » by Percy Fitzgerald
  • On the wedding day, however, Trundle made an effort to assert himself.
  • Extract from : « Pickwickian Studies » by Percy Fitzgerald
  • But Trundle, the cypher, no one thought of him, no one cared about his speech.
  • Extract from : « Pickwickian Studies » by Percy Fitzgerald
  • But it had to be broken to her by Trundle, in right of his office.
  • Extract from : « Pickwickian Studies » by Percy Fitzgerald
  • This proves that Trundle was the mari de la femme, with no will of his own.
  • Extract from : « Pickwickian Studies » by Percy Fitzgerald
  • Now, to do him justice, Trundle was a thoroughgoing boatswain.
  • Extract from : « Salt Water » by W. H. G. Kingston

Synonyms for trundle

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