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Rattle
01
rammelaar, maracas
a percussion instrument that produces sound when shaken, typically consisting of a container filled with small objects or beads
Voorbeelden
In the orchestra, the maraca serves as a type of rattle, enhancing the overall sound texture.
In het orkest dient de maraca als een soort rammelaar, die de algehele geluidstextuur verbetert.
1.1
rammelaar, lawaaierig speelgoed
a toy for babies that makes a noise once shaken
Voorbeelden
The soft fabric rattle was perfect for soothing the fussy baby.
Het zachte stoffen rammelaar was perfect om de humeurige baby te kalmeren.
02
geratel, gerammel
a distinct and repetitive sound characterized by rapid and sharp vibrations, often caused by objects shaking or moving loosely
Voorbeelden
The baby 's rattle entertained her for hours with its cheerful noise.
De rammelaar van de baby vermaakte haar urenlang met zijn vrolijke geluid.
03
a series of loosely joined keratinous segments at the tip of a rattlesnake's tail
Voorbeelden
Scientists study the rattle to learn about the age of the snake.
to rattle
01
ratelen, trillen
to make a rapid succession of short, sharp noises, typically by shaking or striking something
Intransitive
Voorbeelden
As the train picked up speed, the wheels began to rattle against the tracks.
Toen de trein snelheid begon te maken, begonnen de wielen tegen de rails te ratelen.
02
ratelen, schudden
to make something produce a series of quick, sharp sounds by shaking or moving it
Transitive: to rattle sth
Voorbeelden
He rattled the keys in his pocket as he walked to the door.
Hij ratelde met de sleutels in zijn zak terwijl hij naar de deur liep.
