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Noun

sound
Vibrations transmitted through an elastic solid or a liquid or gas, with frequencies in the approximate range of 20 to 20,000 hertz, capable of being detected by human organs of hearing.
Transmitted vibrations of any frequency.
The sensation stimulated in the organs of hearing by such vibrations in the air or other medium.

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1. Vibrations transmitted through an elastic solid or a liquid or gas, with frequencies in the approximate range of 20 to 20,000 hertz, capable of being detected by human organs of hearing.
2. Transmitted vibrations of any frequency.
3. The sensation stimulated in the organs of hearing by such vibrations in the air or other medium.
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patting
Present participle of pat.
The act by which something is patted.

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1. Present participle of pat.
2. The act by which something is patted.
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tapping
The act of one that taps.
The process or means by which something is tapped.
Something that is taken or drawn by tapping.

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1. The act of one that taps.
2. The process or means by which something is tapped.
3. Something that is taken or drawn by tapping.
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Verb

rattle
To secure ratlines to (shrouds).

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1. To secure ratlines to (shrouds).
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chatter
To talk rapidly, incessantly, and on trivial subjects; jabber.
To utter a rapid series of short, inarticulate, speechlike sounds:
To click quickly and repeatedly:

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1. To talk rapidly, incessantly, and on trivial subjects; jabber.
2. To utter a rapid series of short, inarticulate, speechlike sounds:
3. To click quickly and repeatedly:
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tap
To strike gently with a light blow or blows:
To give a light rap with:
To produce with a succession of light blows:

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1. To strike gently with a light blow or blows:
2. To give a light rap with:
3. To produce with a succession of light blows:
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