Synonyms: rattle
Definition: loosely connected horny sections at the end of a rattlesnake's tail
Similar words: tail
Definition: the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body
Synonyms: rattle
Definition: a baby's toy that makes percussive noises when shaken
Synonyms: rale, rattle, rattling
Definition: a rapid series of short loud sounds (as might be heard with a stethoscope in some types of respiratory disorders)
Usage: the death rattle
Similar words: noise
Definition: sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
Usage: he enjoyed the street noises; they heard indistinct noises of people talking; during the firework display that ended the gala the noise reached 98 decibels
Synonyms: rattle
Definition: shake and cause to make a rattling noise
Definition: move or cause to move back and forth
Usage: The chemist shook the flask vigorously; My hands were shaking
Synonyms: rattle
Definition: make short successive sounds
Definition: make a certain noise or sound
Usage: She went `Mmmmm'; The gun went `bang'