trundle

[ truhn-dl ]

verb (used with object)

, trun·dled, trun·dling.

1. to cause (a circular object) to roll along; roll.
2. to convey or move in a wagon, cart, or other wheeled vehicle; wheel:

   The farmer trundled his produce to market in a rickety wagon.

3. Archaic. to cause to rotate; twirl; spin.

verb (used without object)

, trun·dled, trun·dling.

1. to roll along.
2. to move or run on a wheel or wheels.
3. to travel in a wheeled vehicle:

   He got into his car and trundled downtown.

4. to move or walk with a rolling gait.

noun

1. a small wheel, roller, or the like.
2. a lantern wheel.
3. each of the bars of a lantern wheel.
4. a truck or carriage on low wheels.

trundle

/ ˈtrʌndəl /

verb

1. to move heavily on or as if on wheels

   the bus trundled by

2. archaic.
   tr to rotate or spin

noun

1. the act or an instance of trundling
2. a small wheel or roller
3. 1. the pinion of a lantern
   2. any of the bars in a lantern pinion
4. a small truck with low wheels

Other Words From

• trundler noun
• un·trundled adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of trundle¹

First recorded in 1555–65; variant of trindle

Word History and Origins

Origin of trundle¹

Old English tryndel ; related to Middle High German trendel disc

Example Sentences

Hitchcock even manages to trundle his way back to my office to see how I'm doing.

From The Daily Beast

In the morning, we lay sprawled out in her trundle bed, reflecting on how we envisioned our reunion.

From The Daily Beast

The fact is, that my daughter Bella—Bella, who married young Trundle, you know.

From Project Gutenberg

A trundle-bed before the fire was occupied by a very old woman, who was feebly moaning with rheumatism.

From Project Gutenberg

I have said so already,' replied Mr. Wardle, shaking the right hand of his friend, while Mr. Trundle shook the left.

From Project Gutenberg

But don't be frightened,' said the good-humoured old man; 'it's only Trundle there, and Bella.'

From Project Gutenberg

He came to the side of the trundle-bed and pulled at the bedding near Margaret's shoulder for some time before he woke.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• bunk
• cot
• couch
• crib
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