rattle

The growing number of wolves, however, has rattled ranchers who lose cattle to them.

The blade stops in midair and rattles to the ground—lifeless once more.

They came in useful for holding rattles and pacifiers and, of course, the occasional chocolate treat.

They were dressed alike and appeared to be twins; their mother entertained them with a variety of rattles, plush toys, nursery rhymes, games of peek-a-boo, and amusing little songs about farm animals.

Now that Michael had the opportunity to rattle off questions, his mind went blank.