clattering
ˈklæt.ər.ɪŋ
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Definition of clattering - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

soundsseries of sharp, rattling sounds
  • The clattering of dishes echoed in the kitchen.
clanking jangling rattling

Adjective

1.
soundmaking a loud, continuous rattling noise
  • The clattering train passed by the station.
clanging jangling rattling
2.
noisefilled with noisy chatter or commotion
  • The clattering classroom was hard to concentrate in.
noisy rattling
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Origin of clattering

Middle English, clateryn (to make noise)

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make a noise of metal clattering
sound
cause metal to make a clattering noise
bells
sound of metal clattering against itself
sound
clattering sound like scampering
noise
noisy or chaotic due to clattering
noisy sound
making a loud rattling or clattering noise

Examples of clattering in a sentence

  • I heard the clattering of hooves on the street.
  • The clattering dishes echoed in the kitchen.
  • A clattering cart rolled down the cobblestone street.
  • The clattering kitchen was full of activity.
  • A clattering hallway echoed with footsteps.

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  1. French:cliquetis, bruyant, ...
  2. German:Klappern, klappernd, ...
  3. Italian:fragore, sferragliante, ...
  4. Spanish:traqueteo, ruidoso, ...
  5. Portuguese:barulho, estrondoso, ...
  6. Chinese:碰撞声, 咔嗒作响的, ...
  7. Japanese:ガタガタ音, ガタガタと音を立てる, ...
  8. Arabic:قَرْقَعَة, مُقَرْقِع, ...
  9. Hebrew:טִרְטוּר, מְקַרְקֵשׁ, ...
  10. Russian:грохот, гремящий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:брякіт, гуркотливий, ...
  12. Hindi:खड़खड़ाहट, खड़खड़ाती, ...
clatter
ˈklætər

Definition of clatter - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

intr.
1.
soundmake a rattling sound due to movement
  • The dishes clatter in the sink.
clang rattle
2.
noisy movementmove noisily from one place to another
  • The children clatter down the hallway.
bang clank rattle
3.
noisy talkUKspeak rapidly and noisilyUK
  • They clatter about their day at the cafe.
chatter gabble

Noun

1.
rattling noiseseries of abrupt, sharp sounds
  • The clatter of dishes echoed in the kitchen.
clangor rattle
2.
noiseloud disturbance or commotion
  • The clatter from the party kept me awake.
din racket
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Origin of clatter

Middle English, clatyr (to make noise)

Examples of clatter in a sentence

  • The train wheels clatter along the tracks.
  • The pots clatter as they fall from the shelf.
  • He clattered into the room, dropping his keys.
  • The children clattered excitedly about the trip.
  • They clattered on about office gossip.
  • The clatter of hooves filled the air.

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  1. French:s'entrechoquer, cliquetis, ...
  2. German:klappern, Klappern, ...
  3. Italian:sferragliare, sferragliamento, ...
  4. Spanish:traquetear, traqueteo, ...
  5. Portuguese:chocalhar, barulho, ...
  6. Chinese:叮当作响, 碰撞声, ...
  7. Japanese:ガタガタと音を立てる, ガチャガチャ, ...
  8. Arabic:قَرْقَعَ, قَعْقَعَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְקַרְקֵשׁ, שִׁקְשׁוּק, ...
  10. Russian:греметь, грохот, ...
  11. Ukrainian:гуркотіти, гуркіт, ...
  12. Hindi:खड़खड़ाना, खड़खड़ाहट, ...
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