Clatter coming from third-rate connection (5)
I believe the answer is:
clink
'clatter coming' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both related to natural events as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?
'third-rate connection' is the wordplay.
'third-rate' becomes 'c'.
'connection' becomes 'link' (link is a kind of connection).
'c'+'link'='CLINK'
'from' acts as a link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for clink that I've seen before include "Sound made when hitting glass" , "jug" , "Rattle of coins; prison (slang)" , "Old London prison" , "Prison - knock glasses together" .)