Definition of “Rattle”

Rattle (verb, noun):

1. As a verb:
   • To make a rapid succession of short, sharp noises, like shaking objects that strike against each other or against a surface:
     • Example: “The windows rattled in the strong wind.”
     • Example: “The old car rattled as it drove down the road.”
     • Example: “He rattled the keys nervously.”
   • To cause someone to feel nervous, alarmed, or unsettled:
     • Example: “The unexpected noise rattled him.”
     • Example: “The loud bang rattled the entire neighborhood.”
     • Example: “The news of the accident rattled her.”
   • To speak rapidly and incessantly, often without making much sense:
     • Example: “He rattled on about his new project.”
     • Example: “She rattled off a list of reasons why she was late.”
     • Example: “The auctioneer rattled through the bids.”
2. As a noun:
   • A rapid succession of short, sharp noises:
     • Example: “The baby’s rattle entertained him.”
     • Example: “The snake’s rattle warned us of its presence.”
     • Example: “The carriage wheels had a rhythmic rattle.”
   • A state of nervousness, alarm, or agitation:
     • Example: “She was in a state of nervous rattle before the exam.”
     • Example: “He tried to keep calm despite the rattle of the approaching storm.”
     • Example: “The political scandal caused a significant public rattle.”

Prepositions Used with “Rattle”

• Rattle in: Used to describe the source or origin of the rattling noise.
  • Example: “The coins rattled in his pocket.”
• Rattle on: Used to describe continuous or rapid speech.
  • Example: “She rattled on about her vacation adventures.”
• Rattle off: Used to describe the rapid and fluent delivery of something, like a list or speech.
  • Example: “He rattled off the answers to the quiz questions.”

Collocations with “Rattle”

• Rattle bones
• Rattle cage
• Rattle nerves
• Rattle snake
• Rattle trap
• Rattle along
• Rattle away
• Rattle off
• Rattle on
• Rattle out
• Rattle up
• Rattle down
• Rattle down
• Rattle around
• Rattle through
• Rattle over

Example Sentences

1. The wind rattled the windows of the old house.
2. His teeth chattered and rattled in the cold.
3. She nervously rattled the keys in her hand.
4. The loose screws in the cabinet door rattled with every movement.
5. The bus rattled over the potholed road.
6. The baby giggled and shook his rattle.
7. The chains on the swing rattled in the breeze.
8. The old bicycle rattled as he rode down the hill.
9. The earthquake rattled the dishes in the kitchen.
10. The gunfire rattled the soldiers in the trenches.
11. She was rattled by the unexpected news of the promotion.
12. His voice rattled with emotion as he spoke about his lost dog.
13. The loud crash rattled the windows and startled everyone.
14. The politician’s speech rattled the opposition.
15. The teacher’s stern look rattled the students into silence.
16. He rattled on about his favorite sports team for hours.
17. She nervously rattled off her presentation to the board.
18. The auctioneer rattled off the bids in rapid succession.
19. The typewriter rattled as she typed out the report.
20. The drums rattled in the distance, signaling the start of the ceremony.
21. The car’s engine rattled ominously.
22. She rattled through the instructions before the exam.
23. The wind chimes rattled softly in the breeze.
24. The dog’s collar rattled as he ran across the yard.
25. The carriages rattled along the cobblestone streets.
26. He tried to rattle the lock to open the door quietly.
27. The actor’s emotional speech rattled the audience.
28. The news of the impending storm rattled the residents.
29. The phone rattled with messages from worried friends.
30. She rattled her jewelry box to find her favorite earrings.
31. The wind rattled the leaves in the trees.
32. The politician’s scandalous behavior caused a public rattle.
33. The broken fan rattled loudly in the corner of the room.
34. She tried to rattle her opponent with a series of sharp questions.
35. The bus rattled along the narrow mountain road.
36. The skateboard rattled over the uneven pavement.
37. The actor’s intense performance rattled the audience’s emotions.
38. She could hear the snake’s rattle warning her of its presence.
39. His keys rattled against the door as he fumbled for the lock.
40. The news of the accident rattled her enough to call for help.
41. The helicopter’s blades rattled overhead.
42. The train rattled through the tunnel, echoing off the walls.
43. The old truck rattled and sputtered before finally starting.
44. She nervously rattled through the interview questions.
45. The squirrel’s tail rattled as it scampered up the tree.
46. The auctioneer rattled through the sale items quickly.
47. The windows rattled in their frames during the thunderstorm.
48. She tried not to let her nerves rattle her during the performance.
49. The wheels of the shopping cart rattled as she pushed it down the aisle.
50. The rain rattled against the windows all night long.