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rattlenoun
rattles
pl
UK
/ˈræt.əl/
US
/ˈræt̬.əl/
The rattle of the dice in the cup was unmistakable as the players prepared for their turn.
Le cliquetis des dés dans le gobelet était sans équivoque lorsque les joueurs se préparaient à jouer leur tour.
The baby giggled as she shook her colorful rattle, enjoying the sound it made.
Le bébé a gloussé en agitant son hochet coloré, appréciant le son qu’il produisait.
Additional translations
crécelleInstrument de percussion ou de signalisation.
sonnetteExcroissance à l’extrémité de la queue du serpent à sonnette.
Synonyms
clatter
bang
jangle
clink
clash
rattleverb
rattled
Past Simple
rattled
Past Participle
rattling
Gerund
UK
/ˈræt.əl/
US
/ˈræt.əl/
The wind rattled the windows during the storm.
Le vent a fait cliqueter les fenêtres pendant la tempête.
ébranlerAu sens figuré : troubler, déstabiliser.
The unexpected question rattled the speaker during the presentation.
La question inattendue a ébranlé l’orateur pendant la présentation.
Additional translations
débiterParler ou énumérer rapidement, sans effort apparent.
Synonyms
unsettle
frighten
startle
vibrate
shake
jolt
rattleadjective
UK
/ˈræt.əl/
US
/ˈræt̬.əl/
Used attributively before a noun to denote something that produces or is characterised by a rattling sound (e.g., "rattle can").
Additional translations
à cliquetisSurtout dans des emplois techniques ou descriptifs.

Definitions

rattlenoun
A rapid succession of short, sharp sounds, as might be produced by shaking a container with small objects inside.
The rattle of the dice in the cup was unmistakable as the players prepared for their turn.
A baby's toy, usually made of plastic or wood, that makes a noise when shaken.
The baby giggled as she shook her colorful rattle, enjoying the sound it made.
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.
rattleverb
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.
rattleadjective
Producing or characterised by a rattling sound.
He touched up the scratches with a rattle can of spray paint.
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