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rattlenoun
rattles
pl
UK
/ˈræt.əl/
US
/ˈræt̬.əl/
The baby shook the rattle and giggled.
Малыш потряс погремушку и захихикал.
The rattle of the train was loud as it passed by.
Грохот поезда был громким, когда он проезжал мимо.
Additional translations
трещотка
шум
дребезжание
Synonyms
clink
bang
jangle
clash
clatter
rattleverb
rattled
Past Simple
rattled
Past Participle
rattling
Gerund
UK
/ˈræt.əl/
US
/ˈræt.əl/
He rattled the box to see if there was anything inside.
Он тряс коробку, чтобы узнать, есть ли что-то внутри.
The sudden noise rattled her.
Внезапный шум напугал её.
The windows rattle when the wind blows hard.
Окна гремят, когда дует сильный ветер.
Additional translations
побрякивать
грохотать
дребезжать
Synonyms
shake
vibrate
startle
frighten
unsettle
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").

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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