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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