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Rattle vs Twang - What's the difference?

rattle | twang |


As nouns the difference between rattle and twang

is that rattle is a sound made by loose objects shaking or vibrating against one another while twang is the sound of a vibrating string, e.g. of a bow, or a musical instrument.

As verbs the difference between rattle and twang

is that rattle is to create a rattling sound by shaking or striking while twang is to produce a sharp vibrating sound, like a tense string pulled and suddenly let go.

Rattle vs Jangle - What's the difference?

rattle | jangle | Related terms |


In intransitive terms the difference between rattle and jangle

is that rattle is to make a rattling noise; to make noise by or from shaking while jangle is to make a rattling metallic sound.

As nouns the difference between rattle and jangle

is that rattle is a sound made by loose objects shaking or vibrating against one another while jangle is a rattling metallic sound.

As verbs the difference between rattle and jangle

is that rattle is to create a rattling sound by shaking or striking while jangle is to make a rattling metallic sound.

Chatter vs Rattle - What's the difference?

chatter | rattle | Synonyms |


In intransitive terms the difference between chatter and rattle

is that chatter is of teeth, machinery, etc, to make a noise by rapid collisions while rattle is to make a rattling noise; to make noise by or from shaking.

Rattle vs Tattle - What's the difference?

rattle | tattle |


In intransitive terms the difference between rattle and tattle

is that rattle is to make a rattling noise; to make noise by or from shaking while tattle is to chatter.

As nouns the difference between rattle and tattle

is that rattle is a sound made by loose objects shaking or vibrating against one another while tattle is a tattletale.

As verbs the difference between rattle and tattle

is that rattle is to create a rattling sound by shaking or striking while tattle is (to report others' wrongdoings or violations) To report others' wrongdoings or violations; to tell on somebody; to gossip or to disclose incriminating information.

Rattle vs Strike - What's the difference?

rattle | strike |


In intransitive terms the difference between rattle and strike

is that rattle is to make a rattling noise; to make noise by or from shaking while strike is to become attached to something; said of the spat of oysters.

As nouns the difference between rattle and strike

is that rattle is a sound made by loose objects shaking or vibrating against one another while strike is a status resulting from a batter swinging and missing a pitch, or not swinging at a pitch in the strike zone, or hitting a foul ball that is not caught.

As verbs the difference between rattle and strike

is that rattle is to create a rattling sound by shaking or striking while strike is to delete or cross out; to scratch or eliminate.

Rattle vs Ruttle - What's the difference?

rattle | ruttle |


As nouns the difference between rattle and ruttle

is that rattle is a sound made by loose objects shaking or vibrating against one another while ruttle is a rattling sound in the throat arising from difficulty in breathing.

As a verb rattle

is to create a rattling sound by shaking or striking.

Attle vs Rattle - What's the difference?

attle | rattle |


As nouns the difference between attle and rattle

is that attle is dirt; filth while rattle is (onomatopoeia) a sound made by loose objects shaking or vibrating against one another.

As a verb rattle is

(ergative) to create a rattling sound by shaking or striking.

Rattled vs Rattle - What's the difference?

rattled | rattle |


As verbs the difference between rattled and rattle

is that rattled is (rattle) while rattle is (ergative) to create a rattling sound by shaking or striking.

As a noun rattle is

(onomatopoeia) a sound made by loose objects shaking or vibrating against one another.

Rattle vs Battle - What's the difference?

rattle | battle |


In intransitive terms the difference between rattle and battle

is that rattle is to make a rattling noise; to make noise by or from shaking while battle is to join in battle; to contend in fight; as, to battle over theories.

As nouns the difference between rattle and battle

is that rattle is a sound made by loose objects shaking or vibrating against one another while battle is a general action, fight, or encounter, in which all the divisions of an army are or may be engaged; an engagement; a combat.

As verbs the difference between rattle and battle

is that rattle is to create a rattling sound by shaking or striking while battle is to nourish; feed.

As an adjective battle is

improving; nutritious; fattening.

As a proper noun Battle is

{{surname|habitational|from=Middle English}} from places in England that have been sites of a battle.

Rattle vs Wattle - What's the difference?

rattle | wattle |


In lang=en terms the difference between rattle and wattle

is that rattle is to make a rattling noise; to make noise by or from shaking while wattle is to construct a wattle, or make a construction of wattles.

As nouns the difference between rattle and wattle

is that rattle is (onomatopoeia) a sound made by loose objects shaking or vibrating against one another while wattle is a construction of branches and twigs woven together to form a wall, barrier, fence, or roof.

As verbs the difference between rattle and wattle

is that rattle is (ergative) to create a rattling sound by shaking or striking while wattle is to construct a wattle, or make a construction of wattles.

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