Meaning of the word clatter in English

What does clatter mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

clatter

US /ˈklæt̬.ɚ/
UK /ˈklæt.ər/

Verb

make a continuous rattling sound as objects strike together

Example:
The dishes clattered in the sink.
His boots clattered on the wooden floor.

Noun

a continuous rattling sound as of hard objects striking together

Example:
The sudden clatter of pots and pans startled the cat.
We heard the clatter of hooves on the cobblestones.