clatter (ˈklætə
)
Definitions
verb
- to make or cause to make a rattling noise, esp as a result of movement
- (intr) to chatter
noun
- a rattling sound or noise
- a noisy commotion, such as one caused by loud chatter
Alternative Forms
ˈclatterer noun ˈclatteringly adverb ˈclattery adjectiveWord Origin
Old English clatrung clattering (gerund); related to Dutch klateren to rattle, German klatschen to smack, Norwegian klattra to knockUsage examples
Rhodry found himself wincing every time, but they never heard any answering clatter from within.
, A Time of War (1993)An afternoon clatter of thunder and some impressive lightning streaks made for an eventful and wet day for all 898 boats competing today.
Yachting Boating World (2004)When he looked in on him again at 6 a. m., Tagg found him still snoozing, in spite of all the clatter about him.
Globe and Mail (2003)Now Rollerbladers clatter over the deserted terraces of the partly demolished grandstand.
Times, Sunday Times (2001)It smelled and sounded alien, acoustic clatter bouncing from its linoleum floors and utilitarian walls.
, KANDAHAR COCKNEY: A Tale of Two Worlds (2004)