watchman's rattle en · NOUN
Meanings
- An instrument, with a vibrating tongue fixed in a frame, which slips over the teeth of a ratchet wheel and produces a loud raucous sound when whirled around, once used by watchmen to warn of danger
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| watchmen's rattles | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| watchman's rattles | Number=Plur | lexicographic |