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clatter
1. n. A rattling noise; a repetition of abrupt, sharp sounds.
2. n. A loud disturbance.
3. n. Noisy talk or chatter.
4. v. To cause to make a rattling sound.
5. v. (intransitive) To make a rattling noise.
6. v. (intransitive) To chatter noisily or rapidly.
7. v. (Northern English) To hit; to smack.

Example Sentences

The essence of meditation is to clear the mind of all the clatter of everyday life and discover inner tranquillity.  The constant clatter of anti-aircraft fire erupted as tracer fire streaked across the night sky.

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