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- Dictionaryrattle/ˈratl/
verb
- 1. make or cause to make a rapid succession of short, sharp knocking sounds: "the roof rattled with little gusts of wind" Similar
- 2. make (someone) nervous, worried, or irritated: informal "she turned quickly, rattled by his presence" Similar
noun
- 1. a rapid succession of short, sharp, sounds: "the rattle of teacups on the tray" Similar
- 2. a thing used to make a rattling sound.
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RATTLE definition: 1. a sound similar to a series of quickly repeated knocks: 2. a toy that makes a noise like a…. Learn more.
The meaning of RATTLE is to make a rapid succession of short sharp noises. How to use rattle in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Rattle.
When something rattles or when you rattle it, it makes short sharp knocking sounds because it is being shaken or it keeps hitting against something hard. She slams the kitchen door so hard I hear dishes rattle.
To rattle is to make a very rapid, short series of knocking or tapping sounds. You might impatiently rattle the quarters in your pocket as you await your turn at the pinball machine. Ice cubes rattle in your glass of lemonade, and beads rattle in a jar.
Rattle definition: to give out or cause a rapid succession of short, sharp sounds, as in consequence of agitation and repeated concussions. See examples of RATTLE used in a sentence.
noun. us / ˈræt̬. ə l / uk / ˈræt. ə l / Add to word list. [ S ] a sound similar to a series of quickly repeated knocks: rattle of From across the town came the rattle of machine-gun fire. [ C ] a toy that makes a noise like a series of knocks: The baby was waving around a plastic rattle. Serdarbayraktar/ iStock/Getty Images Plus/GettyImages. [ C ]
a wooden object that is held in one hand and makes a series of short loud sounds when you turn it round, used, for example, by people watching a sports game. Word Origin. See rattle in the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Check pronunciation: rattle.
When something rattles or when you rattle it, it makes short sharp knocking sounds because it is being shaken or it keeps hitting against something hard. 2. A rattle is a baby's toy with loose bits inside which make a noise when the baby shakes it.
rattle meaning, definition, what is rattle: if you rattle something, or if it rattle...: Learn more.
vb. 1. to make or cause to make a rapid succession of short sharp sounds, as of loose pellets colliding when shaken in a container. 2. to shake or cause to shake with such a sound: the explosion rattled the windows. 3. to send, move, drive, etc, with such a sound: the car rattled along the country road.
