clatter

Meanings

• Noun

  The sound of objects hitting each other or a surface with a sharp, loud, and repeated noise.

  - "The clatter of pots and pans filled the kitchen."
  - "The horses' hooves created a rhythmic clatter on the bridge."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈklætə/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

commotion , racket

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with clatter
chatter , scatter , clatterbox , shatter

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Homonyms

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1. Clatter (en) : Noun: The sound of objects hitting each other or a surface with a sharp, loud, and repeated noise.
   

2. Clatter (en) : Verb: To make a loud, sharp noise.
   

3. Clatter (en) : A type of old-fashioned joke book.
   

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Clatter (en) : Noun: The sound of objects hitting each other or a surface with a sharp, loud, and repeated noise.
   

2. Clatter (en) : Verb: To make a loud, sharp noise.
   

3. Clatter (en) : A type of old-fashioned joke book.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of clatter that leads to same result
clatter , clattered , clatterer , clatterers , clattering , clatteringly , clatters , clattery

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Forms

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clatters, clattered, clattering

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Etymology

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Old English 'clatran' meaning 'to strike' or 'clatter' meaning 'a noise of striking'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'clatter' comes from Old English 'clatran', meaning 'to strike'.

2. The sound of clattering hooves on cobblestones was a common sound in old western films.

3. A clatterbox is an old-fashioned joke book.

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Related Concepts

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1. Noise: Clatter is a type of noise, specifically a loud and sharp sound made by objects hitting each other or a surface.

2. Sound: Clatter is a type of sound, characterized by its sharp, loud, and repeated nature.

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Culture

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In literature, 'clatter' has been used to describe the sound of horses' hooves, pots and pans, and other noisy objects. It can also symbolize chaos or confusion.

How to Memorize "clatter"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a metal pot hitting a stove or a horse's hooves clattering on a bridge.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'clatter' with loud, sharp noises.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'C' for Clatter (sound), 'L' for Loud, 'A' for Annoying, 'T' for Terrible, 'T' for Terrific.

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