Clatter

Definition of Clatter

Clat´ter

v. i.	1.	To make a rattling sound by striking hard bodies together; to make a succession of abrupt, rattling sounds. [imp. & p. p. Clattered ; p. pr. & vb. n. Clattering.] Clattering loud with iron clank. - Longfellow.
	2.	To talk fast and noisily; to rattle with the tongue. I see thou dost but clatter. - Spenser.
v. t.	1.	To make a rattling noise with. You clatter still your brazen kettle. - Swift.
n.	1.	A rattling noise, esp. that made by the collision of hard bodies; also, any loud, abrupt sound; a repetition of abrupt sounds. The goose let fall a golden egg With cackle and with clatter. - Tennyson.
	2.	Commotion; disturbance.
	3.	Rapid, noisy talk; babble; chatter. Throw by your clatter And handle the matter. - B. Jonson

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