I. ˈklad.ə(r), -atə- verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: Middle English clatren, from (assumed) Old English clatrian; akin to Old English clatrung clattering, Middle Dutch clāteren to rattle, Norwegian klatra to beat; of imitative origin
intransitive verb
1. : to make a loud rattling sound by striking hard bodies together : rattle
2. : to move or go rapidly and noisily
clattering over the cobblestones
3.
a. : chatter , prattle
b. Scotland : tattle , gossip
transitive verb
: to cause to clatter : make a rattling noise with
clattering the dishes on the tray
II. noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English, noisy talk, from clatren, v.
1. : a loud rattling noise especially when made by the collision of hard bodies : a series of sharp clashes
the clatter of pots and pans
clatter of a typewriter
2. : commotion , disturbance
the midday clatter of the business district
3.
a. : rapid, noisy, or idle talk : babble , chatter , gabble
b. Scotland : a piece of gossip : tattle , rumor