Pronunciation: /klætər/
noun a continuous rattling sound as of hard objects falling or striking each other
A1 I heard a loud clatter coming from the kitchen.
A2 The sudden clatter of dishes falling to the floor startled me.
B1 The clatter of hooves on the cobblestone street signaled the arrival of the cavalry.
B2 The clatter of keyboards in the busy office created a constant background noise.
C1 The clatter of construction work outside made it difficult to concentrate.
C2 The clatter of pots and pans in the restaurant kitchen could be heard throughout the dining area.
verb to make a continuous rattling sound
A1 The pots and pans clattered as she dropped them on the floor.
A2 The horses' hooves clattered on the cobblestone streets.
B1 The dishes clattered loudly as they were being washed in the kitchen.
B2 The construction workers clattered around the site, making a lot of noise.
C1 The metal machinery clattered as it started up, filling the factory with noise.
C2 The hailstones clattered against the window panes, creating a cacophony of sound.
formal The clatter of dishes being washed could be heard from the kitchen.
informal I heard a loud clatter coming from the garage.
slang The clatter of the skateboard wheels on the pavement was music to my ears.
figurative The clatter of opinions in the meeting room made it hard to focus on the task at hand.
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