RATTLES Synonyms
There are 8 hypernyms of the word rattles. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for RATTLES
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chimes | nounn | |||||||
noun • a percussion instrument consisting of a set of tuned bells that are struck with a hammer; used as an orchestral instrument verb • emit a sound | ||||||||
clangs | verbv | |||||||
noun • a loud resonant repeating noise verb • make a loud noise | ||||||||
clanks | nounn | |||||||
noun • a loud resonant repeating noise verb • make a clank | ||||||||
clinks | verbv | |||||||
noun • a short light metallic sound • a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence) verb • make a high sound typical of glass • make or emit a high sound | ||||||||
jangles | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a metallic sound verb • make a sound typical of metallic objects | ||||||||
jingles | nounn | |||||||
noun • a metallic sound • a comic verse of irregular measure verb • make a sound typical of metallic objects | ||||||||
shakes | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • building material used as siding or roofing • frothy drink of milk and flavoring and sometimes fruit or ice cream • a note that alternates rapidly with another note a semitone above it • grasping and shaking a person's hand (as to acknowledge an introduction or to agree on a contract) • a reflex motion caused by cold or fear or excitement • causing to move repeatedly from side to side verb • move or cause to move back and forth • move with or as if with a tremor • shake or vibrate rapidly and intensively • move back and forth or sideways • undermine or cause to waver • stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of • get rid of • bring to a specified condition by or as if by shaking • shake (a body part) to communicate a greeting, feeling, or cognitive state | ||||||||
tinkles | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a light clear metallic sound as of a small bell verb • make or emit a high sound | ||||||||
pound | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • United States writer who lived in Europe; strongly influenced the development of modern literature (1885-1972) • 16 ounces avoirdupois • the basic unit of money in Great Britain and Northern Ireland; equal to 100 pence • a unit of apothecary weight equal to 12 ounces troy • the basic unit of money in Syria; equal to 100 piasters • the basic unit of money in the Sudan; equal to 100 piasters • the basic unit of money in Lebanon; equal to 100 piasters • formerly the basic unit of money in Ireland; equal to 100 pence • the basic unit of money in Egypt; equal to 100 piasters • the basic unit of money in Cyprus; equal to 100 cents • a nontechnical unit of force equal to the mass of 1 pound with an acceleration of free fall equal to 32 feet/sec/sec • a symbol for a unit of currency (especially for the pound sterling in Great Britain) • a public enclosure for stray or unlicensed dogs • the act of pounding (delivering repeated heavy blows) verb • hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument • strike or drive against with a heavy impact • move heavily or clumsily • move rhythmically • partition off into compartments • shut up or confine in any enclosure or within any bounds or limits • place or shut up in a pound • break down and crush by beating, as with a pestle | ||||||||
rale | nounn | |||||||
noun • a rapid series of short loud sounds (as might be heard with a stethoscope in some types of respiratory disorders) | ||||||||
rattling | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||||
noun • a rapid series of short loud sounds (as might be heard with a stethoscope in some types of respiratory disorders) adverb • used to give emphasis adjective satellite • extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers • quick and energetic |