to make a loud rattling or banging noise

The dishes clattered on the shelf

to move or go with a loud rattling or banging noise

She clattered down the stairs

to prattle or chatter

to cause (dishes, etc) to clatter

a loud rattling or banging noise, e.g. of hard bodies striking together

the clatter of pots and pans

a commotion

the midday clatter of the business district