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Clatter Definition & Meaning

clatter
noun
  1. a rattling noise (often produced by rapid movement); "the shutters clattered against the house"; "the clatter of iron wheels on cobblestones"
verb
  1. make a rattling sound; "clattering dishes"

"Clatter" in song lyrics

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  • "But there came an awful clatter"
    The Party

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Frequently asked questions

What does clatter mean?
a rattling noise (often produced by rapid movement); "the shutters clattered against the house"; "the clatter of iron wheels on cobblestones" make a rattling sound; "clattering dishes"
What part of speech is clatter?
Clatter is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does clatter have?
Clatter has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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