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Rattles: meaning, definitions and examples

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rattles

 

[ หˆrรฆtษ™lz ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

sound

A rapid succession of short, sharp sounds.

Synonyms

clack, clatter, clink, rattle

Examples of usage

  • The rattles of a snake
  • The rattles of a baby's toy
  • The rattles of a percussion instrument
Context #2 | Noun

baby toy

A type of toy that makes a noise when shaken, typically with small loose pieces inside.

Synonyms

baby toy, noisemaker

Examples of usage

  • The baby was entertained by the rattles
  • She bought a colorful rattle for her niece
Context #3 | Verb

shake

To make short, sharp, knocking sounds.

Synonyms

clang, clatter, clink

Examples of usage

  • The wind rattled the windows
  • The old car rattled as it drove down the road

Translations

Translations of the word "rattles" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น chocalhos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค–เคกเคผเค–เคกเคผเคพเคนเคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Rasseln

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kerincingan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑั€ัะทะบะฐะปัŒั†ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ grzechotki

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฌใƒฉใ‚ฌใƒฉ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท hochets

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sonajas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงฤฑngฤฑraklar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋”ธ๋ž‘์ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฎุดุฎูŠุดุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ chrastรญtka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hrkรกlky

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‹จๆตช้ผ“

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ropotuljice

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hringlar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัั‹ะปะดั‹ั€ะผะฐา›ั‚ะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒ˜แƒฎแƒ˜แƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รงฤฑnqฤฑrov

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sonajas

Etymology

The word 'rattles' originated from the Middle English word 'ratelen', which meant to rattle or make a rattling noise. It is believed to have been derived from the Old Norse word 'hratl' meaning a rattle or a clatter. Over time, the word evolved to refer to both the sound produced and objects that create a rattling noise. The association with baby toys and the shaking motion also contributed to its modern usage.

See also: rattler, rattlesnake.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,007, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.