clatter

🇺🇸 /ˈklætər/ 🇬🇧 /ˈklætə(r)/
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intransitive verb
R

to make a loud, sharp noise by striking together

The pots clattered when they fell onto the floor.

R

to move with a loud noise caused by hard objects striking together

The cart clattered loudly as it rolled over the cobblestones.

noun
R

a loud, sharp noise made by hard objects striking together

The clatter of dishes in the kitchen was overwhelming.

translation

vi. to make a loud, sharp noise by striking together; to move with a loud noise caused by hard objects striking together
n. a loud, sharp noise made by hard objects striking together

Word Forms

3rd Present clatters
Progressive clattering
Past clattered
Perfect clattered
Plural clatters