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Rattle

usgb/ˈrætl/Volume
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Physical Events

Use 'rattle' to describe objects in motion making noise due to impact or shaking.

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Heavy trucks passing by rattled our windows.
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Indicating Disrepair

'Rattle' often suggests something is loose or not secure, like old or broken objects.

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The rattling in the car engine signaled a need for repair.
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Ambient SFX

Writers use 'rattle' to create a vivid auditory setting in stories or descriptions.

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A sudden gust of wind rattled the shutters, adding to the spooky ambiance.
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