Rattle: meaning, definitions and examples

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Clatter is used to describe a continuous noise made by objects hitting each other or a hard surface, often in a disorderly or rapid manner. It tends to imply a sense of chaos or lack of control.

• The dishes clattered as they were piled into the sink
• A stack of books clattered to the floor

Clack is used to describe a quick, sharp sound made by objects that typically have a repetitive and rhythmic quality, such as typing on a keyboard or heels striking a hard surface.

• You can hear the clack of the typewriter in the next room
• The clack of high heels echoed through the hallway

Clang refers to a loud, resonant metallic sound, often abrupt and harsh. It is typically used to describe the noise made when metal objects strike each other.

• The metal gates closed with a loud clang
• The pots and pans fell to the floor with a clang

This word is often used to describe a rapid series of short, hard sounds. It can also be used metaphorically to describe causing someone to feel nervous or scared.

• The windows started to rattle during the storm.
• His sudden question rattled her.

Clatter is used for a sequence of loud, rattling sounds, often when hard objects hit each other repeatedly. It suggests more noise and chaos than 'rattle'.

• The dishes clattered as he piled them in the sink.
• She dropped the tray, and it clattered noisily to the ground.

Shiver typically refers to a small, involuntary shaking movement caused by cold or strong emotions like fear. It is usually used for people or animals.

• She couldn't help but shiver in the cold wind.
• The scary story made him shiver with fear.

Jingle describes a light, ringing sound, often associated with small metal objects like keys or bells. The sound is pleasant or cheerful.

• The car keys jingled in his pocket.
• They added some bells to the door so that it jingles when people enter.