clatter

CLATTER, verb intransitive 1. To make rattling sounds; to make repeated sharp sounds, as by striking sonorous bodies; as, to clatter on a shield. 2. To utter continual or repeated sharp sounds, or rattling sounds, by being struck together; as clattering arms. 3. To talk fast and idly; to run on; to rattle with the tongue. CLATTER, verb transitive 1. To strike and make a rattling noise. You clatter still your brazen kettle. 2. To dispute, jar or clamor. CLATTER, noun 1. A rapid succession of abrupt, sharp sounds, made by the collision of metallic or other sonorous bodies; rattling sounds. 2. Tumultuous and confused noise; a repetition of abrupt, sharp sounds.