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Definition of clattering - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
soundsseries of sharp, rattling sounds
- The clattering of dishes echoed in the kitchen.
Adjective
1.
soundmaking a loud, continuous rattling noise
- The clattering train passed by the station.
2.
noisefilled with noisy chatter or commotion
- The clattering classroom was hard to concentrate in.
Origin of clattering
Middle English, clateryn (to make noise)
Terms with clattering included in their meaning
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sound
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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- French:cliquetis, bruyant, ...
- German:Klappern, klappernd, ...
- Italian:fragore, sferragliante, ...
- Spanish:traqueteo, ruidoso, ...
- Portuguese:barulho, estrondoso, ...
- Chinese:碰撞声, 咔嗒作响的, ...
- Japanese:ガタガタ音, ガタガタと音を立てる, ...
- Arabic:قَرْقَعَة, مُقَرْقِع, ...
- Hebrew:טִרְטוּר, מְקַרְקֵשׁ, ...
- Russian:грохот, гремящий, ...
- Ukrainian:брякіт, гуркотливий, ...
- Hindi:खड़खड़ाहट, खड़खड़ाती, ...
Definition of clatter - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
soundmake a rattling sound due to movement
- The dishes clatter in the sink.
2.
noisy movementmove noisily from one place to another
- The children clatter down the hallway.
3.
noisy talkUK speak rapidly and noisilyUK
- They clatter about their day at the cafe.
Noun
1.
rattling noiseseries of abrupt, sharp sounds
- The clatter of dishes echoed in the kitchen.
2.
noiseloud disturbance or commotion
- The clatter from the party kept me awake.
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.
A sudden clatter startled the sleeping cat. The clatter of dishes echoed in the kitchen. The clatter of hooves was heard on the cobblestones.
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- French:s'entrechoquer, cliquetis, ...
- German:klappern, Klappern, ...
- Italian:sferragliare, sferragliamento, ...
- Spanish:traquetear, traqueteo, ...
- Portuguese:chocalhar, barulho, ...
- Chinese:叮当作响, 碰撞声, ...
- Japanese:ガタガタと音を立てる, ガチャガチャ, ...
- Arabic:قَرْقَعَ, قَعْقَعَة, ...
- Hebrew:לְקַרְקֵשׁ, שִׁקְשׁוּק, ...
- Russian:греметь, грохот, ...
- Ukrainian:гуркотіти, гуркіт, ...
- Hindi:खड़खड़ाना, खड़खड़ाहट, ...
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