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Meaning ofrattlein English

rattle

Pluralrattles
Past Tenserattled
Participle Verbrattling
Third Person Singularrattles

Definitions

Verb
1. to create a rattling sound; shaking
  The loose screws began to rattle in the old machine.
2. to make a rapid series of short sounds (by shaking)
  The drummer started to rattle the maracas to add rhythm.
3. to scare or unsettle someone; sudden fear
  The news of the accident began to rattle her nerves.
4. to make a disturbing noise; annoy
  The constant noise of the construction started to rattle the neighbors.
5. to ride or drive quickly; making noise
  The cyclist started to rattle down the hill on her bike.
6. to talk rapidly; idly chattering
  The old man would often rattle on about his childhood memories.
Noun
1. a rapid series of percussive sounds; vibration
  The loose pipe caused a loud rattle in the wall.
2. a rough throat noise; airway obstruction
  The doctor listened to the patient's rattle and diagnosed pneumonia.
3. a shaking sound from loose objects
  The loose change in her pocket made a loud rattle.
4. a device producing loud rattling sound
  The baby played with a toy rattle filled with beads.
5. a musical instrument with a rattling effect
  The musician used a rattle to add a unique sound to the song.
6. a snake's tail rings producing sound
  The hiker was startled by the rattle of the snake's tail in the bushes.
7. a baby's toy making sound when shaken
  The baby's favorite toy was a colorful rattle that made a soft sound.

Compounds / Phrases

rattleproof rattlesnake rattlesnakes rattletraps rattleboxes