clatter (Meaning)

Wordnet

clatter (n)

a rattling noise (often produced by rapid movement)

Wordnet

clatter (v)

make a rattling sound

Webster

clatter (v. i.)

To make a rattling sound by striking hard bodies together; to make a succession of abrupt, rattling sounds.

To talk fast and noisily; to rattle with the tongue.

Webster

clatter (v. t.)

To make a rattling noise with.

Webster

clatter (n.)

A rattling noise, esp. that made by the collision of hard bodies; also, any loud, abrupt sound; a repetition of abrupt sounds.

Commotion; disturbance.

Rapid, noisy talk; babble; chatter.

clatter Sentence Examples

  1. The clatter of dishes being washed echoed through the kitchen.
  2. As the horses galloped past, their hooves created a thunderous clatter on the cobblestone road.
  3. With each step, the metal chains on the prisoner's ankles produced a distinct clatter.
  4. The sudden clatter of falling books startled everyone in the library.
  5. In the bustling marketplace, the constant clatter of vendors selling their wares filled the air.
  6. The clatter of construction equipment signaled progress on the new building.
  7. As the wind picked up, the loose shutters began to clatter against the window frame.
  8. Despite the noise of the clatter, she managed to maintain her focus on the task at hand.
  9. The clatter of typewriter keys filled the office as the deadline approached.
  10. Even in the stillness of the night, the distant clatter of a passing train could be heard.

FAQs About the word clatter

a rattling noise (often produced by rapid movement), make a rattling soundTo make a rattling sound by striking hard bodies together; to make a succession of abr

commotion, stir, disturbance, hurry, turmoil, fuss, noise, storm, ruckus, hurly-burly

tranquility, tranquillity, peace,rest, quiet, tranquillity, calm, stillness, hush, stillness

The clatter of dishes being washed echoed through the kitchen.

As the horses galloped past, their hooves created a thunderous clatter on the cobblestone road.

With each step, the metal chains on the prisoner's ankles produced a distinct clatter.

The sudden clatter of falling books startled everyone in the library.