rattle
/ˈrætəl/
noun
- A series of short, sharp knocking sounds.
- The rattle of the old engine told us it needed repair.
- We could hear the rattle of dishes from the kitchen.
- The rattle of the train on the tracks was oddly soothing.
- A baby's toy that makes a shaking noise when moved.
- The rattle fell on the floor with a soft clatter.
- He bought a colorful plastic rattle for his newborn niece.
- The baby giggled and shook her rattle happily.
- The hard, hollow part at the end of a rattlesnake's tail that makes a buzzing sound when shaken.
- We found a dried rattle on the hiking trail.
- The snake shook its rattle as a sign of danger.
- The rattlesnake's rattle warned us to stay back.
verb
- To make a series of short, sharp, knocking sounds, often because something is loose.
- I could hear the keys rattle in his pocket as he walked.
- The old window rattles every time the wind blows.
- The train rattled along the tracks through the countryside.
- To shake something so that it makes a series of knocking sounds.
- She rattled the jar of coins to see how full it was.
- The wind rattled the shutters all night long.
- He rattled the fence gate to check if it was locked.
- To make someone feel nervous, confused, or upset.
- The loud crash rattled the children, and they started to cry.
- Don't let his criticism rattle you; just keep doing your best.
- The sudden question rattled the speaker during the presentation.