noun
clattering
Clattering (noun) means a series of rattling, banging sounds. Example: “A clattering of pots woke the whole house.”
noun
1
A series of rattling, banging sounds.
"A clattering of pots woke the whole house."
adj
1
Making or characterized by a rattling banging noise.
"The clattering shutters kept them up all night."
How to use clattering
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes something that's clattering, or the sound itself.
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Word forms
- Plural
- clatterings
- Comparative
- more clattering
- Superlative
- most clattering
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Rhymes for clattering
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Frequently asked questions
What does “clattering” mean?
The word “clattering” means a series of rattling, banging sounds. In plain terms, describes something that's clattering, or the sound itself.
How do you use “clattering” in a sentence?
Here is “clattering” used in a sentence: “A clattering of pots woke the whole house.”
What part of speech is “clattering”?
Depending on how it is used, “clattering” can be a noun and an adjective.
How many meanings does “clattering” have?
“Clattering” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a series of rattling, banging sounds.
