IPA: /ˈtrʌndəl/
KK: /ˈtrʌndl/
To move by rolling or spinning, often in a smooth or easy manner.
The child watched the ball trundle down the hill.
Past: trundled
Past Participle: trundled
A small cart or bed that can be rolled or moved easily, often used for storage or as an extra bed.
The children played with the trundle, pushing it around the yard.
To push or move something on wheels or rollers, often in a smooth or easy manner.
He decided to trundle the cart down the hill.
Past: trundled
Past Participle: trundled
Trundle originates from Middle English 'trundlen', which is a frequentative form of 'trunden', meaning to roll or turn. The word describes the action of rolling or moving in a circular motion.
Imagine something rolling or turning around — that's what 'trundle' means, as it comes from the idea of rolling.