A series of rapidly alternating or repeated light sounds; the action producing these sounds; palpitation, pattering.
| 单词 | θ66098 |
| 释义 | the world > physical sensation > hearing and noise > degree, kind, or quality of sound > repeated sound or succession of sounds > [noun] > pattering or spattering (10) pit-a-pat1582 A series of rapidly alternating or repeated light sounds; the action producing these sounds; palpitation, pattering. pit-a-pat-ationa1735 palpitation. squatter1788 U.S. and early Australian. A settler having no formal or legal title to the land occupied by him, esp. one thus occupying land in a district not yet… pattering1798 The action of patter, v.2; a light tapping sound, as made by raindrops, rapid footfalls, etc. patter1822 The action or fact of pattering; a rapid succession of light taps, or similar slight sounds. splatter1827 A heavy or loud splash or spatter. pit-a-patting1844 pat1846 With reduplication: a repeated patting sound. pitter-patter1863 A rapid alternation of light beating sounds, as those made by rain, footsteps, etc. Also figurative. Cf. patter, n.2 1. spattering1866 A noise (esp. that made by bullets) suggestive of the fall or impact of heavy drops. |
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