clattering Get Printable Handwriting Hear It! Say It! Write It! Learn It! Spelling Test Definition verb. to make a series of short sharp noises;adjective. a rattling sound as of hard things striking together Example Sentence He heard dishes clattering in the kitchen. Synonyms clang; crash; clank; rattle Antonyms quiet; peace Hear It! Say It! Write It! clattering Switch to cursive Start Share with your friends: