patter

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˈpæt.ə/

Verb

To make irregularly repeated sounds of low-to-moderate magnitude and lower-than-average pitch. / To spatter; to sprinkle.

Japanese Meaning

（低～中程度の音量で、平均以下の音程の）不規則な繰り返しの音を出す、パタパタと鳴る / 散らばす、ばらまく、散布する

The loose shingles patter on the roof every time the wind picks up.

風が強く吹くたびに、緩んだ屋根の板が屋根の上で低めの不規則な音を立てる。

Sense（1）

To make irregularly repeated sounds of low-to-moderate magnitude and lower-than-average pitch.

The bullets pattered into the log-cabin walls.

Sense（2）

To spatter; to sprinkle.

Patter the water about the boat.

patters

（ present singular third-person ）

pattering

（ participle present ）

pattered

（ participle past ）

pattered

（ past ）