A cluster of loosely connected segments or objects that produce a rattling sound when shaken, especially (a) the horny segments at the end of a rattlesnake's tail or (b) a handheld percussion or signalling instrument.

The snake's rattle warned the hikers to keep their distance.

A sound similar to a rattle, often used to describe a mechanical noise or a sound made by a vehicle.

The old car made a loud rattle as it drove over the cobblestone street.

Synonyme

rattleverb

rattled

Präteritum

rattled

Partizip Perfekt

rattling

Gerundium

/ˈræt.əl/

Übersetzungen

трясти

He rattled the box to see if there was anything inside.

Он тряс коробку, чтобы узнать, есть ли что-то внутри.

пугать

The sudden noise rattled her.

Внезапный шум напугал её.

греметь

The windows rattle when the wind blows hard.

Окна гремят, когда дует сильный ветер.

Zusätzliche Übersetzungen

побрякивать

грохотать

дребезжать

Definitionen

To make or cause a rapid succession of short, sharp sounds.

The wind rattled the windows during the storm.

To unsettle or disturb someone, causing them to feel nervous or worried.

The unexpected question rattled the speaker during the presentation.

To move or go with a clattering sound.

The old car rattled down the street.

To recite or utter something quickly and effortlessly.

He rattled the list of ingredients before anyone could write them down.

Synonyme

rattleadjektiv

/ˈræt.əl/

/ˈræt̬.əl/

Used attributively before a noun to denote something that produces or is characterised by a rattling sound (e.g., "rattle can").

Definitionen

Producing or characterised by a rattling sound.

He touched up the scratches with a rattle can of spray paint.