rattle

US /ˈræt̬.əl/
UK /ˈræt̬.əl/
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1.

sbatacchiare, tintinnare

make a series of short, sharp knocking or tapping sounds, as a result of shaking and striking against a hard surface or object

:
The windows rattled in the strong wind.
Le finestre sbattevano nel vento forte.
He could hear the chains rattling in the distance.
Poteva sentire le catene tintinnare in lontananza.
2.

sconvolgere, innervosire

cause (someone) to feel nervous, worried, or irritated

:
The sudden noise rattled her.
Il rumore improvviso la sconvolse.
He was rattled by the unexpected questions.
Fu sconvolto dalle domande inaspettate.
1.

tintinnio, sonaglio

a rapid succession of short, sharp, hard sounds

:
We heard the rattle of the train approaching.
Sentimmo il tintinnio del treno che si avvicinava.
The baby shook the rattle with delight.
Il bambino scosse il sonaglio con gioia.