brattle

Definitions


[ˈbrat(ə)l], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a sharp rattling sound
(e.g: a distant brattle of thunder)


Phrases:

Origin:
early 16th century: probably imitative, from a blend of break and rattle


[ˈbrat(ə)l], (Verb)

Definitions:
- make or cause to make a rattling sound
(e.g: we banged and brattled the cupboards)


Phrases:

Origin:
early 16th century: probably imitative, from a blend of break and rattle




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