rattler

/ˈrætlər/
noun
  1. A rattlesnake.
    • We saw a rattler coiled on the trail during our hike.
    • The old cowboy warned us to watch out for rattlers in the tall grass.
    • A rattler's bite can be very dangerous without medical treatment.
  2. Something that makes a rattling sound, such as a baby's toy or an old vehicle.
    • The baby shook her rattler and laughed at the noise.
    • My grandfather's old truck is a real rattler, but it still runs.
    • The wind chime acted like a gentle rattler in the breeze.
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