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Vocabulary Entry
clatter
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A loud, rattling sound, often made by objects striking each other.
Example Sentences
"The clatter of dishes broke the silence in the kitchen."
"As the children played, the clatter of their toys echoed through the room."
"He heard the clatter of footsteps behind him as he walked down the corridor."
V
verb
To make a loud, rattling sound, typically by hitting or colliding with something.
Example Sentences
"The dog started to clatter its tags as it ran towards the door."
"The car's engine began to clatter ominously as it approached the finish line."
"She started to clatter the keys on the table, trying to get everyone's attention."