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rattler

noun rat·tler \ˈrat-lər, ˈra-təl-ər\

Definition of RATTLER

1
:  one that rattles
2
:  rattlesnake
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First Known Use of RATTLER

15th century

Rhymes with RATTLER

prattler, tattler
RATTLER Defined for Kids

rattler

noun rat·tler \ˈrat-lər\

Definition of RATTLER for Kids

:  rattlesnake

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9 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. rattler
  2. bleached rattler
  3. canebrake rattler
  4. chevron rattler
  5. ground rattler
  6. pygmy rattler
  7. swamp rattler
  8. water rattler
  9. prairie rattlesnake
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