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- DictionaryRat·tle/ˈrad(ə)l/
verb
- 1. make or cause to make a rapid succession of short, sharp knocking sounds, typically as a result of shaking and striking repeatedly against a hard surface or object: "he rattled some change in his pocket"
- 2. cause (someone) to feel nervous, worried, or irritated: informal "she turned quickly, rattled by his presence"
noun
- 1. a rapid succession of short, sharp, hard sounds: "the rattle of teacups on the tray"
- 2. a thing used to make a rattling sound.