CEFR B2

clatter

verb/noun

Meaning

A loud, rattling sound caused by hard objects striking each other repeatedly.

Examples

The old radiator began to clatter as the heating system kicked in for the winter.
She heard the clatter of dishes coming from the restaurant kitchen.

Synonyms: rattle, clank, clang, din

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clatter (B2)

verb/noun

Pronunciation: ˈklætər

Definition

A loud, rattling sound caused by hard objects striking each other repeatedly.

Examples

The old radiator began to clatter as the heating system kicked in for the winter.
She heard the clatter of dishes coming from the restaurant kitchen.
His teeth started to clatter uncontrollably due to the freezing temperature.

How to Use clatter

clatter against (prepositional phrase): To strike a surface repeatedly while making noise. — "The loose window shutter continued to clatter against the brick wall all night."
clatter down (phrasal verb): To fall or move downward while making a loud, rattling noise. — "The coins managed to clatter down the stairs one by one."

Synonyms of clatter

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