rattle — to make or cause to make a rapid series of short, sharp knocking sounds
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to make or cause to make a rapid series of short, sharp knocking sounds
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈrætəl/
Korean meaning: 딸그락거리다, 덜걱거리다
Korean pronunciation: 래-틀 (강세: 래)
Example Sentences
- The ghost decided to rattle some chains to scare people, but ended up just annoying the neighbors.
- Don't let the difficult questions rattle you during the exam.
- The snake's rattle warned hikers to stay away from the dangerous area.
rattle
VERB//ˈrætəl//
to make or cause to make a rapid series of short, sharp knocking sounds

Shaking salt shaker making rattling sounds
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Spurs rattle past the cattle, heading to battle!
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Origin
중세 영어 'ratelen'에서 유래하여, 연속적인 짧고 날카로운 소리를 나타내는 의성어적 특성을 가진 단어입니다.
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“The ghost decided to rattle some chains to scare people, but ended up just annoying the neighbors.”
“Don't let the difficult questions rattle you during the exam.”
“The snake's rattle warned hikers to stay away from the dangerous area.”
“My grandmother can rattle off the names of all her 47 cats without hesitation.”
“The old car's engine rattled like a box of angry hornets.”
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