a baby's toy that makes percussive noises when shaken
"The baby grabbed my keys and started rattle them like a favorite toy to get attention."
loosely connected horny sections at the end of a rattlesnake's tail
"The hikers froze in terror when they heard the distinct rattle sound coming from the bush ahead, signaling that a venomous snake was nearby."
a sound made by loose objects shaking or vibrating against one another.
"The old merchant measured the grain in rattles before loading it onto his camel caravan."
Alternative form of rottol: a former Middle Eastern and North African unit of dry weight usually equal to 1–5 lb (0.5–2.5 kg).
make short successive sounds
"The loose chain began to rattle softly against the door frame as I walked past it."
shake and cause to make a rattling noise
"The loose window sash rattles violently whenever the wind howls through the open pane."
To create a rattling sound by shaking or striking.
"The loose lid began to rattle against the jar whenever I shook it, creating an annoying clatter in my kitchen."