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Definition of rummaging - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
searching itemssearch through things in a messy or careless way
- He was rummaging through the drawer for his keys.
Adjective
disordercharacterized by disorderly searching or sorting
- A rummaging behavior can lead to a messy space.
Origin of rummaging
Middle Dutch, rommelen (to make noise) + -ing (action)
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characterized by rummaging or investigating
Examples of rummaging in a sentence
Her quiet rummaging behind the sofa found the lost receipt. The rummaging noise from the attic was unsettling. Her rummaging manner made it hard to find anything.
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- French:farfouillage, fouillant, ...
- German:Herumwühlen, wühlend, ...
- Italian:rovistamento, confuso, ...
- Spanish:revolver, rebuscador, ...
- Portuguese:remexedura, desordenado, ...
- Chinese:翻找, 翻找的, ...
- Japanese:ごそごそ探すこと, ごそごそとした, ...
- Arabic:نَبْش, عَبَثِي, ...
- Hebrew:חִיטּוּט, מְחַטֵּט, ...
- Russian:рыскание по вещам, беспорядочный, ...
- Ukrainian:перериття речей, безладний, ...
- Hindi:तलाश, अव्यवस्थित, ...
Definition of rummage - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
search thoroughlyintr. search unsystematically and untidily through somethingintr.
- She rummaged through her purse to find her keys.
2.
maritimetr. Dated UK arrange cargo in a ship's holdtr. Dated UK
- They rummaged the goods before setting sail.
Noun
1.
findingthorough search often causing disorder
- The detective conducted a rummage of the suspect's room.
2.
organizationDated disorganized collection of miscellaneous objectsDated
- Her attic was a rummage of old toys and clothes.
3.
charityDated US old or unwanted things given to charitiesDated US
- The rummage was donated to the local shelter.
4.
maritimeRare place for stowing cargo on a shipRare
- The rummage was filled with crates and barrels.
Images of rummage
old or unwanted things given to charities 
place for stowing cargo on a ship
Expressions with rummage
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search through things in a messy or careless way
He rummaged about in his bag for his keys.
search through things in a messy way
She rummaged around in her bag for the keys.
search in a messy or hurried way for something
She rummaged through her bag for her keys.
find by searching thoroughly and vigorously
She rummaged out her old diary from the attic.
find something after a thorough search
He rummaged up some change from his pockets.
informal sale of donated items for charity
The church organized a rummage sale to raise funds.
Origin of rummage
French, arrumage (arrangement)
Examples of rummage in a sentence
They rummaged in the drawer for a pen. The crew rummaged the cargo for better balance. Sailors rummaged the hold to secure the shipment. After a quick rummage, he found the receipt. She had a rummage through the drawer for batteries. The garage sale was a rummage of various items.
His desk was a rummage of papers and gadgets. The church organized a sale of rummage. Volunteers sorted through the rummage for the event. The rummage was organized to maximize space. Inspectors checked the rummage for any contraband.
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- French:fouiller, fouille, ...
- German:durchwühlen, Durchsuchung, ...
- Italian:rovistare, frugata, ...
- Spanish:hurgar, registro, ...
- Portuguese:vasculhar, busca minuciosa, ...
- Chinese:翻找, 搜翻, ...
- Japanese:探し回る, 物色, ...
- Arabic:نقب, تَفْتِيش, ...
- Hebrew:לְחַטֵּט, חִיטּוּט, ...
- Russian:рыться, обыск, ...
- Ukrainian:нишпорити, обшук, ...
- Hindi:खंगालना, तलाशी, ...
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