rattle
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1rat·tle

verb \ˈra-təl\
rat·tledrat·tling \ˈrat-liŋ, ˈra-təl-iŋ\

Definition of RATTLE

intransitive verb
1
: to make a rapid succession of short sharp noises <the windows rattled in the wind>
2
: to chatter incessantly and aimlessly
3
: to move with a clatter or rattle; also : to be or move about in a place or station too large or grand <rattled around the big old house>
transitive verb
1
: to say, perform, or affect in a brisk lively fashion <rattled off four magnificent backhands — Kim Chapin>
2
: to cause to make a rattling sound
3
: rouse; specifically : to beat (a cover) for game
4
: to upset especially to the point of loss of poise and composure : disturb

Origin of RATTLE

Middle English ratelen; akin to Middle Dutch ratel rattle
First Known Use: 14th century

Rhymes with RATTLE

2rattle

noun

Definition of RATTLE

1
a : a device that produces a rattle; specifically : a case containing pellets used as a baby's toy
b : the sound-producing organ on a rattlesnake's tail
2
a : a rapid succession of sharp clattering sounds
b : noise, racket

Examples of RATTLE

  1. <I'd go nuts if I had to endure the rattle of that bottling plant every day.>

First Known Use of RATTLE

1519

Rhymes with RATTLE

3rattle

transitive verb
rat·tledrat·tling \ˈrat-liŋ, ˈra-təl-iŋ\

Definition of RATTLE

: to furnish with ratlines

Origin of RATTLE

irregular from ratline
First Known Use: 1729

rat·tle

noun \ˈrat-əl\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of RATTLE

1
: the sound-producing organ on a rattlesnake's tail
2
: a throat noise caused by air passing through mucus; specifically : death rattle—compare rale, rhonchus

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