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chatter

UK
/ˈtʃæt.ə/
US
/ˈtʃætɚ/
chatter on
chatternoun
chatters
pl
UK
/ˈtʃæt.ə/
US
/ˈtʃætɚ/
Translations
bavardageConversation informelle, souvent sur des sujets futiles.
The room was filled with the chatter of excited children.
La pièce était remplie du bavardage d'enfants excités.
broutageTerme technique en mécanique pour des vibrations parasites produisant un bruit caractéristique.
The engineer reduced the spindle speed to minimize chatter during the milling operation.
L'ingénieur a réduit la vitesse de la broche pour minimiser le broutage pendant l'opération de fraisage.
claquement de dentsBruit rapide des dents provoqué par le froid, la peur ou le stress.
He tried to stop the chatter of his teeth while waiting outside in the snow.
Il essayait d'arrêter le claquement de ses dents en attendant dehors dans la neige.
Additional translations
brouhahaParoles rapides et continues, surtout quand elles forment un bruit confus.
jacassementBruit bref et perçant produit par des oiseaux ou certains animaux.
communicationsDans un contexte de renseignement ou de communications clandestines.
Definitions
Informal talk or conversation, especially about trivial matters.
The room was filled with the chatter of excited children.
The sound of people talking quickly and continuously, often in a way that is difficult to understand.
The chatter of the crowd made it hard to hear the announcement.
A series of quick, high-pitched sounds made by birds or animals.
The chatter of the monkeys echoed through the jungle.
Undesired vibration of a machine or tool that produces a characteristic sound and can impair performance.
The engineer reduced the spindle speed to minimize chatter during the milling operation.
Covert or intercepted electronic communications, especially among groups planning or carrying out illicit activities.
Intelligence officials noted an uptick in terrorist chatter before the attack.
Rapid clicking or clattering of the teeth caused by cold, fear, or nervousness.
He tried to stop the chatter of his teeth while waiting outside in the snow.
Synonyms
talk
conversation
discourse
gab
gossip
chit-chat
small talk
banter
dialogue
discussion
chatterverb
chattered
Past Simple
chattered
Past Participle
chattering
ing-form
UK
/ˈtʃæt.ə/
US
/ˈtʃæt.ɚ/
Translations
bavarderParler rapidement et sans interruption de choses futiles.
The children chattered excitedly about their upcoming field trip.
Les enfants bavardaient avec excitation au sujet de leur prochaine sortie scolaire.
claquer des dentsSe dit des dents qui s'entrechoquent à cause du froid ou de la peur.
Her teeth chattered as she stood shivering in the cold wind.
Ses dents claquaient tandis qu'elle grelottait dans le vent froid.
vibrerPour une machine ou un outil qui vibre ou cliquette bruyamment.
The old typewriter chattered noisily as he typed his report.
La vieille machine à écrire vibrait bruyamment pendant qu'il tapait son rapport.
Additional translations
babillerSurtout pour des enfants; registre courant.
criaillerPour des oiseaux ou des animaux qui émettent des sons brefs et répétés.
Definitions
To talk rapidly or incessantly about trivial matters.
The children chattered excitedly about their upcoming field trip.
To make a series of quick, high-pitched sounds, often as a result of cold or fear.
Her teeth chattered as she stood shivering in the cold wind.
To vibrate or rattle, often producing a noise, as a machine or tool.
The old typewriter chattered noisily as he typed his report.
(of birds or animals) To utter quick, repetitive, high-pitched sounds.
The squirrels chattered angrily at the dog.
Synonyms
talk
chat
gab
gossip
prattle
jabber
natter
blabber
chatteradjective
more chatter
Comp.
most chatter
Super.
UK
/ˈtʃæt.ə/
US
/ˈtʃæt.ɚ/
Used attributively in technical contexts (e.g., "chatter marks"), therefore treated as adjective
Translations
de broutageTerme technique en mécanique; se dit d'un défaut lié aux vibrations parasites.
The technician inspected the part for chatter defects.
Le technicien a inspecté la pièce pour détecter des défauts de broutage.
Definitions
Relating to or caused by mechanical chatter, especially vibration marks on a worked surface.
The technician inspected the part for chatter defects.
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