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rattles

/ˈræɾəlz/ /ˈræʔəlz/

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noun

A sound made by loose objects shaking or vibrating against one another.

Examples :

"I wish they would fix the rattle under my dashboard."

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A baby’s toy designed to make sound when shaken, usually containing loose grains or pellets in a hollow container.

Examples :

"The baby rattles the toy and laughs at the sound it makes. "

entertainment sound device item thing family

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noun

A device that makes a rattling sound such as put on an animal so its location can be heard.

Examples :

"The farmer put rattles on the cows so he could easily find them in the tall grass. "

device animal sound

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A musical instrument that makes a rattling sound.

Examples :

"The band played a lively tune using a variety of instruments, including the rattles. "

music utensil entertainment

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noun

Noisy, rapid talk.

Examples :

"The nervous student's rattles filled the classroom before her presentation, as she rapidly rehearsed her speech. "

communication language sound

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Trivial chatter; gossip.

Examples :

"The office staff ignored the constant rattles about who was dating whom and focused on their work. "

communication language entertainment

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A noisy, senseless talker; a jabberer.

Examples :

""Nobody could understand what the old rattles said, because his words were jumbled and quick." "

character person language communication

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A scolding; a sharp rebuke.

Examples :

"The student received rattles from the teacher for not completing his homework. "

communication language attitude character

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Any organ of an animal having a structure adapted to produce a rattling sound.

Examples :

"The rattle of the rattlesnake is composed of the hardened terminal scales, loosened in succession, but not cast off, and modified in form so as to make a series of loose, hollow joints."

animal organ sound biology anatomy

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The noise produced in the throat by air passing through mucus which the lungs struggle to clear.

Examples :

"The doctor listened carefully to the child's chest and said, "I hear some rattles in her lungs; it sounds like she has a bad cold." "

medicine physiology sound body

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The noise in the throat produced by the air in passing through mucus which the lungs are unable to expel - sometimes occurs as a person nears death; death rattle.

Examples :

"We knew Grandpa was nearing the end because we could hear the faint rattles in his chest as he struggled to breathe. "

medicine physiology body sound disease

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Any plant of the genus Rhinanthus, whose seeds produce a rattling noise in the wind.

Examples :

"The field behind my house was full of rattles, and their seeds made a cheerful, rustling sound in the breeze. "

plant nature biology

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verb

To create a rattling sound by shaking or striking.

Examples :

"Rattle the can of cat treats if you need to find Fluffy."

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verb

To scare, startle, unsettle, or unnerve.

Examples :

"The loud noise from the construction site rattled the family, making them anxious about the work being done on their house. "

emotion mind sensation

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verb

To make a rattling noise; to make noise by or from shaking.

Examples :

"I wish the dashboard in my car would quit rattling."

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verb

To assail, annoy, or stun with a ratting noise.

Examples :

"The loud construction outside the office window rattles me all day long, making it hard to concentrate. "

sound sensation action

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verb

To scold; to rail at.

Examples :

"The teacher rattles the students when they forget to do their homework. "

communication language attitude

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verb

To drive or ride briskly, so as to make a clattering.

Examples :

"We rattled along for a couple of miles."

vehicle sound action

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verb

To make a clatter with one's voice; to talk rapidly and idly; often with on or away.

Examples :

"She rattled on for an hour."

communication language sound

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A former Middle Eastern and North African unit of dry weight, usually between 1–5 pounds (0.5–2.5 kg).

Examples :

"The merchant measured the spices using rattles; each rattle held approximately two pounds of cumin. "

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