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- Dictionaryrat·tle/ˈrad(ə)l/
verb
- 1. make or cause to make a rapid succession of short, sharp knocking sounds, typically as a result of shaking and striking repeatedly against a hard surface or object: "he rattled some change in his pocket" Similar
- 2. cause (someone) to feel nervous, worried, or irritated: informal "she turned quickly, rattled by his presence" Similar
noun
- 1. a rapid succession of short, sharp, hard sounds: "the rattle of teacups on the tray" Similar
- 2. a thing used to make a rattling sound.
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a sound similar to a series of quickly repeated knocks: rattle ofFrom 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.
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.
to give out or cause a rapid succession of short, sharp sounds, as in consequence of agitation and repeated concussions: The windows rattled in their frames. Synonyms: knock, clatter. to move or go, especially rapidly, with such sounds: The car rattled along the highway.
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.
RATTLE meaning: 1. a sound similar to a series of quickly repeated knocks: 2. a toy that makes a noise like a…. Learn more.
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.
There are 23 meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun rattle, five of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
