rattle

Meanings

• noun

  An object that makes a loud, shaking noise when shaken, often used as a toy or musical instrument.

  - "The baby enjoyed shaking his rattle."
  - "During the parade, the marching band used large metallic rattles."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɹæt.l̩/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈɹæt.l̩/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

pound

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with rattle
hattle , mattle , patty , vattle

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Homonyms

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

1. Rattle (Scottish Gaelic) : a type of boat
   

2. Rattle (Scots) : a loud noise
   

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Homophones

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

1. Rattle (Scottish Gaelic) : a type of boat
   

2. Rattle (Scots) : a loud noise
   

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Variants

List of all variants of rattle that leads to same result
rattle , rattled , rattles , rattling , rattle around , rattled around , rattles around , rattling around , rattle off , rattled off , rattles off , rattling off , rattle on , rattled on , rattles on , rattling on , rattle someone's cage , rattle through , rattled through , rattles through , rattling through , death rattle , death rattles

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Forms

Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

rattles, rattled, rattles, rattling

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The Old English word 'ratel' meant a noisy object or a dice box. The word 'rattle' comes from this.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. A rattle is often used as a teething toy for babies.

2. In some cultures, rattles are used in divination.

3. The largest rattle in the world is the 'Giant Rattle Drum' in Germany, which is over 12 feet tall and weighs over 10 tons.

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Related Concepts

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1. Maracas: Maracas are a type of musical instrument that resembles a rattle but is larger in size and filled with seeds or beads.

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Culture

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In many cultures, rattles are used in music and dance, especially during celebrations and rituals. For instance, in some African cultures, rattles are used in traditional dances to ward off evil spirits.

How to Memorize "rattle"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small, colorful object that makes a loud noise when shaken.
   - Visualize the shape and size of a rattle.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'rattle' with the sound it makes.
   - Think of a baby shaking a rattle.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'rattle' as something that makes a 'rat-a-tat-tat' sound.
   - Use the acronym 'R-A-T-T-L-E' to remember the word: Rhythmic, Ancient, Traditional, Tactile, Lively, Entertaining.

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