clattering Definition
- 1a continuous rattling sound as of hard objects falling or striking each other
- 2to make a loud, rattling sound
Using clattering: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "clattering" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The dishes were clattering in the kitchen.
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The horse's hooves clattered on the pavement.
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The metal gate clattered shut behind him.
clattering Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with clattering
clattering of hooves
the sound made by the hooves of galloping horses
Example
The clattering of hooves could be heard from a distance.
the sound made by plates, bowls, and other dishware hitting against each other
Example
The clattering of dishes could be heard from the kitchen.
the sound made by machines operating noisily
Example
The clattering of machinery in the factory was deafening.
Summary: clattering in Brief
The term 'clattering' [ˈklætərɪŋ] refers to a continuous rattling sound made by hard objects falling or striking each other. It is often used to describe the sound of hooves, dishes, or machinery. For example, 'The horse's hooves clattered on the pavement.'
