Trundling: meaning, definitions and examples

movement action

To trundle means to move or roll something along a surface, typically in a clumsy or heavy manner. This word often conveys a sense of a slow or cumbersome motion, reminiscent of the sound made by wheels or heavy objects. It is frequently used in literary contexts to describe the movement of carts, vehicles, or any large object. The term can also imply a carefree or untroubled manner of moving.

plod, roll, tumble, waddle

Examples of usage

• The children were trundling the big wooden cart down the hill.

• She watched as the dog trundled its ball across the yard.

• They trundled their luggage through the airport.

• The old truck trundled down the bumpy road.