New American Dream Dictionary
by Joan Seaman - Tom Philbin2. “Things” are coming apart—often emotional, sometimes in life experiences (a rattling sound of a vehicle or machine).
3. The end or “demise” of a project or situation (as in “death rattle”).
4. Feelings of having had a close call, avoided danger—often emotional, frequently a bad situation (to see or hear a rattlesnake).
Ten Thousand Dream Interpretation
by Gustavus Hindman MillerTo a young woman, it augurs an early marriage and tender cares of her own.
To give a baby a rattle, denotes unfortunate investments.
The Complete Guide to Interpreting Your Dreams
by Stearn Robinson - Tom CorbettHowever, an oinoy- ing and/or unidemifiable rattle in a motor or anything else portends a number of small worries.