rattle
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/ˈrætl/
🇬🇧
/ˈrætl/
verb
R
to shake and make short, loud sounds
The strong wind made the windows rattle loudly.
R
to move while making short, loud sounds
The old train rattled down the tracks.
R
to make someone nervous or upset
The loud noise started to rattle the nervous dog.
noun
R
a series of short, loud shaking sounds
We heard the rattle of dishes from the kitchen.
R
a baby toy that makes noise when shaken
The baby shook the rattle and laughed.
R
a noise-making device used by sports fans
The fans cheered and shook their rattle to support the team.
translation
to shake and make short, loud sounds; to move while making short, loud sounds; to make someone nervous or upset
a series of short, loud shaking sounds; a baby toy that makes noise when shaken; a noise-making device used by sports fans
Word Forms
3rd Present
rattles
Progressive
rattling
Past
rattled
Perfect
rattled
Plural
rattles