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rattler

 

[ ˈræt.lər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

snake

A rattlesnake, especially the timber rattlesnake.

Synonyms

rattlesnake, timber rattlesnake

Examples of usage

  • Be careful when hiking in this area, there are rattlers around.
  • The rattler shook its tail warningly.
  • The sound of a rattler can be quite intimidating.
  • He froze when he heard the distinctive rattle of a rattler nearby.
Context #2 | Noun

train

A train, especially an old and noisy one.

Synonyms

old train, train

Examples of usage

  • The old rattler slowly made its way through the countryside.
  • The passengers complained about the uncomfortable seats in the rattler.

Translations

Translations of the word "rattler" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cascavel

🇮🇳 खड़खड़ाहट

🇩🇪 Klapperschlange

🇮🇩 ular derik

🇺🇦 гримуча змія

🇵🇱 grzechotnik

🇯🇵 ガラガラヘビ

🇫🇷 serpent à sonnette

🇪🇸 serpiente de cascabel

🇹🇷 çıngıraklı yılan

🇰🇷 방울뱀

🇸🇦 الأفعى الجرسية

🇨🇿 chřestýš

🇸🇰 chvostoská raja

🇨🇳 响尾蛇

🇸🇮 klopotač

🇮🇸 skjaldbreiður

🇰🇿 соқыр жылан

🇬🇪 გველკბილა

🇦🇿 zınqırovlu ilan

🇲🇽 serpiente de cascabel

Etymology

The term 'rattler' originated in the mid-19th century in the United States, where it was first used to refer to the rattlesnake. Later on, it was also used to describe old and noisy trains, likely due to the rattling noise they made while moving. Over time, 'rattler' became a colloquial term for both snakes and trains with a history of being loud and potentially dangerous.

See also: rattles, rattlesnake.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,883 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.