Rattle: meaning, definitions and examples

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rattle

[ ˈrætl ]

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sound

A rapid succession of short, sharp sounds.

Synonyms

clack, clang, clatter

Examples of usage

The rattle of the train on the tracks was soothing to the passengers.
The baby's toy made a loud rattle when shaken.

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baby toy

A baby's toy that makes a rattling sound when shaken.

Synonyms

Examples of usage

The colorful rattle kept the baby entertained for hours.
She handed the rattle to the baby to distract him.

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shake

To make a rapid succession of short, sharp sounds.

Synonyms

clatter, jingle, shiver

Examples of usage

The wind caused the windows to rattle all night.
The snake began to rattle its tail as a warning.

Translations

Translations of the word "rattle" in other languages:

🇵🇹 chocalho

🇮🇳 खड़खड़ाना

🇩🇪 Rassel

🇮🇩 kerincingan

🇺🇦 брязкальце

🇵🇱 grzechotka

🇯🇵 ガラガラ

🇫🇷 hochet

🇪🇸 sonajero

🇹🇷 çıngırak

🇰🇷 딸랑이

🇸🇦 خشخيشة

🇨🇿 chrastítko

🇸🇰 hrkálka

🇨🇳 拨浪鼓

🇸🇮 ropotulja

🇮🇸 hringla

🇰🇿 сыңғырық

🇬🇪 ჟღარუნა

🇦🇿 zınqırov

🇲🇽 sonajero

Word origin

The word 'rattle' has its origins in Middle English, derived from the Middle Dutch word 'ratelen', which means 'to rattle'. The word has been used since the 14th century to describe both the sound and the object that produces the sound. Over the years, 'rattle' has become a common word in the English language, symbolizing noise, movement, and even distraction.