Certainly! Let's break down the word "trundle."
Definition
Trundle (small wheel or roller): A trundle can refer to a small wheel or roller that helps something move. For example, the wheels on a toy or a cart can be called trundles.
Trundle bed: This is a low bed that can be slid under a higher bed. It's useful for sleeping extra guests without taking up much space.
Usage Instructions
When you use "trundle" as a verb, you can describe the movement of something that is not moving quickly or is heavy.
As a noun, "trundle" can describe either the small wheels or the specific type of bed.
Examples
Noun: "The old toy had small trundles that made it easy to roll."
Noun (bed): "When guests come over, we pull out the trundle bed from under the main bed."
Verb: "The heavy cart trundled along the bumpy path."
Advanced Usage
In more advanced contexts, "trundle" can also describe the motion of larger objects, like vehicles or machinery. It can invoke a sense of nostalgia or childhood, especially when referring to toys.
Word Variants
Trundling: This is the present participle form of the verb. For example: "The children were trundling their toys around the yard."
Trundled: This is the past tense form. For example: "The truck trundled down the road yesterday."
Different Meanings
While "trundle" primarily relates to movement and wheels, it can also suggest a feeling of sluggishness or heaviness in movement.
Synonyms
For the verb: roll, rumble, lumber, move heavily
For the noun (bed): rollaway bed, pull-out bed
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs
There aren’t specific idioms or phrasal verbs that use "trundle," but you can combine it with other verbs for creative descriptions, like "trundle along" to indicate a slow, steady movement.
Summary
"Trundle" is a versatile word that can describe both a type of small wheel or a specific kind of bed, as well as a way to describe moving heavily.