clatter
/ˈklæɾɚ/ noun C2- A rattling noise; a repetition of abrupt, sharp sounds.
- A loud disturbance.
- Noisy talk or chatter.
Plural clatters
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As they drew near, the cow suddenly gave a kick and kicked over the stool, the pail, and even the milkmaid herself, and all fell on the china ground with a great clatter.
Next door there appeared to be a children’s party, for the merry buzz of young voices and the clatter of a piano resounded through the night.
There was the clatter of running feet upon the pavement, and two policemen in uniform, with one plain-clothes detective, rushed through the front entrance and into the room.
Turning his back upon us he laid down his burden, and the next instant there was the sound of a sharp tap, followed by a clatter and rattle.
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