Definition

The act of damaging or destroying equipment, often as a form of protest during labor disputes.

Example

The workers resorted to rattening to express their dissatisfaction with the company's policies.

Conversation

Have you heard about the recent rattening at the factory?

Yeah, it's causing quite a stir among the workers.

It's crazy how something like rattening can affect production so much.

I know, right? It's a serious issue that needs to be addressed quickly.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'rattening' originates from the Old English 'rǣtan', meaning to make thin or to reduce in size. The suffix '-ing' indicates the action or process of the verb. Therefore, 'rattening' refers to the process of making something thinner or reducing its size.

Memory Tip

Think of the Old English word 'rǣtan' which means to make thin — this helps you remember that 'rattening' is the action of making something thinner.

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