rattlingnoun
rattlings
pl
Translations
The rattling of the old train was quite loud.
Грохот старого поезда был довольно громким.
The rattling of the windows kept me awake all night.
Дребезжание окон не давало мне уснуть всю ночь.
Additional translations
Definitions
A series of short, sharp sounds made by something moving or shaking.
The rattling of the old train could be heard from miles away.
A rapid succession of sounds or noises.
The rattling of the dice on the table added to the excitement of the game.
rattlingadjective
more rattling
Comp.
most rattling
Super.
UK
/ˈræt.lɪŋ/
US
/ˈræt.lɪŋ/
Translations
The rattling noise kept me awake all night.
Грохочущий шум не давал мне спать всю ночь.
The rattling windows made it hard to concentrate.
Трясущиеся окна мешали сосредоточиться.
The rattling train passed by the station.
Шумный поезд проехал мимо станции.
Definitions
Very good or exciting.
We had a rattling good time at the amusement park.
rattlinggerund / present participle
Used attributively to describe something that produces a rattling sound.
Definitions
Producing a rapid series of short, sharp knocking sounds.
The rattling windows kept me awake during the storm.
rattlingadverb
UK
/ˈræt.lɪŋ/
US
/ˈræt.lɪŋ/
Dialectal/colloquial intensifier meaning "very, extremely"; also "quickly".
Definitions
Very; extremely; with great intensity (chiefly British, informal).
That was a rattling good film!
Rapidly; with a quick, continuous motion.
The train was rattling along the tracks.
rattleverb

rattling

Gerund

rattled
Past Simple
rattled
Past Participle
rattling
Gerund
UK
/ˈræt.əl/
US
/ˈræt.əl/
Translations
The windows rattle when the wind blows hard.
Окна гремят, когда дует сильный ветер.
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.
Definitions
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.
rattlenoun
Definitions
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.
rattleadjective
Definitions
Producing or characterised by a rattling sound.
He touched up the scratches with a rattle can of spray paint.