clatter
1. clat.ter \'klat-*r\ \-*r-*r\ \'klat-*-rin-le-\ vb [ME clatren, fr. (assumed) OE clatrian; of imit. origin] 1: to make a rattling sound 2: to move or go with a clatter 3: PRATTLE : to cause to clatter - clat.ter.er n 2. clatter \'klat-*-re-\ n 1: a rattling sound (as of hard bodies striking together) 2: COMMOTION 3: noisy chatter - clat.tery aj