noun
a continuous rattling sound as of hard objects falling or striking each other
verb
to make a continuous rattling sound
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The clatter of dishes being washed could be heard from the kitchen.
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I heard a loud clatter coming from the garage.
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The clatter of the skateboard wheels on the pavement was music to my ears.
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The clatter of opinions in the meeting room made it hard to focus on the task at hand.