clatter of

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used to specify the source of the clattering sound, e.g., 'clatter of hoofs'

clatterPREPOSITIONAL PHRASE (Noun)

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Examples (10)

  • There was a clatter of hoofs as several riders drew up.
  • The sudden clatter of pans dropping startled everyone in the kitchen.
  • We heard the distant clatter of machinery from the construction site.
  • He announced his arrival with the familiar clatter of keys on the table.
  • The only sound was the gentle clatter of cutlery against the plates.
  • The rhythmic clatter of the train on the tracks was strangely soothing.
  • A loud clatter of hailstones on the tin roof woke us up.
  • The child enjoyed the loud clatter of wooden blocks tumbling down.
  • The battle began with the terrifying clatter of swords and shields.
  • She tripped, causing a loud clatter of coins spilling from her purse.