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English to English noun
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plausible glib talk (especially useful to a salesperson) |  | source: wordnet30
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a quick succession of light rapid sounds | | Example: the patter of mice
the patter of tiny feet
source: wordnet30
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A quick succession of slight sounds; as, the patter of rain; the patter of little feet. | | source: webster1913
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The language or oratory of a street peddler, conjurer, or the like, hence, glib talk; a voluble harangue; mere talk; chatter; also, specif., rapid speech, esp. as sometimes introduced in songs. | | source: webster1913
verb
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rain gently | | Example: It has only sprinkled, but the roads are slick
source: wordnet30
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make light, rapid and repeated sounds | | Example: gently pattering rain
source: wordnet30
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To strike with a quick succession of slight, sharp sounds; as, pattering rain or hail; pattering feet. | | source: webster1913
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To spatter; to sprinkle. | | source: webster1913
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