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pat·ter1
 patter1
- pronunciation:
- pae
t
 r
- parts of speech:
- intransitive verb, transitive verb, noun
| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
pattered, pattering, patters |
| definition 1: |
to make a series of quick, light, tapping sounds.
- similar words:
- tap
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| definition 2: |
to walk or run lightly and quickly.
The child pattered down the hall. |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| definition: |
to cause to patter.
- similar words:
- tap
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
the act or sound of pattering.
- similar words:
- tap
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| related words: |
jabber |
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