rattling

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

noun a rapid series of short loud sounds (as might be heard with a stethoscope in some types of respiratory disorders)
verb make short successive sounds
verb shake and cause to make a rattling noise

It's a rattling battle-picture.” “Indeed, it is. — A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court, Mark Twain
"Mast's overboard," he cried, in a rattling voice. — The Long Roll, Mary Johnston
Hoofs trampled hollowly upon the loose, rattling boards, and the cavalcade marched in. — Peter the Brazen: A Mystery Story of Modern China, George F. (George Frank) Worts

rattle, rale

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