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Meaning of clattering
The primary meaning of "clattering" is making a loud, sharp, repeated noise, often caused by objects hitting or moving against each other.
Etymology of clattering
The word "clattering" originates from the verb "clatter", which is derived from the Middle English word "clateren", meaning to make a loud, sharp noise, and is related to the Middle Dutch word "kletteren" and the Old Norse word "klapra"
Historically, the word "clatter" has been used since the 14th century to describe a loud, sharp noise, often caused by objects hitting or moving against each other
Synonyms
rattling
clanking
banging
clashing
crashing
booming
thundering
rumbling
roaring
hissing
whirring
whizzing
buzzing
vibrating
jingling
jangling
tinkling
clinking
clattering
crackling
popping
sizzling
screeching
squeaking
squealing
grinding
scraping
rattling
clattering
banging
clashing
crashing
booming
ringing
resounding
reverberating
echoing
Definitions
- Making a loud, sharp, repeated noise, often caused by objects hitting or moving against each other
- * Moving or falling with a loud, sharp noise
Usage Examples
- The dishes were clattering in the sink as she washed them.
- * The train wheels were clattering on the tracks as the train sped by.
- * The keys were clattering on the floor as she dropped them.