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RATTLE

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Rattle.

How to pronounce rattle:

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Rattle - as a noun

A rapid series of short loud sounds (as might be heard with a stethoscope in some types of respiratory disorders)

Example: "The death rattle"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ralerattling
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
noise
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A baby's toy that makes percussive noises when shaken

Loosely connected horny sections at the end of a rattlesnake's tail

Rattle - as a verb

Make short successive sounds

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
gosound
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Shake and cause to make a rattling noise

Example Sentences

"I heard a loud rattle coming from the engine."
"The baby loves to play with the colorful rattle."
"The snake's rattle warned us of its presence."
"The old windows made a constant rattle in the wind."
"He shook the box to hear the rattle inside."
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Word Game Points

Is RATTLE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, rattle is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

RATTLE has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.

Is RATTLE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, rattle is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RATTLE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.

Is RATTLE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, rattle is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RATTLE has a WORDFEUD points total of 6.

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