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patter (1)

pat·ter [ páttər ]


intransitive verb  (past and past participle pat·tered, present participle pat·ter·ing, 3rd person present singular pat·ters)
Definition:
 
1. make quick tapping sound: to make a quick light tapping sound on something
The rain pattered against the window.

2. step lightly: to move or run with short quick light steps
She pattered across the floor in her pajamas.



noun 
Definition:
 
tapping noise: a quick light tapping sound

[Early 17th century. <pat1]
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