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- pronunciation:
- klae
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- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Explorer
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verb |
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clatters, clattering, clattered |
| definition: |
to make a loud rattling noise.
The old engine clattered as he drove up the hill.The children clattered down the stairs wearing their dress shoes.- synonyms:
- rattle
- similar words:
- jangle, knock
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| related words: |
chatter, clank, clash, crash |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a loud rattling noise.
A loud clatter could be heard coming from the attic at midnight.- synonyms:
- jangle, rattle, rattling
- similar words:
- clank, commotion, crash, din, jangling, knock, knocking, racket
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| related words: |
clash |
| derivations: |
clattery (adj.), clatteringly (adv.) |
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