clapper in German
clapper in German is Klöppel, Schwengel — clapper means the part inside a bell that swings and strikes it to make it ring.
clapper in German
Klöppel
An object so suspended inside a bell that it may hit the bell and cause it to ring; a clanger or tongue.
Schwengel
An object so suspended inside a bell that it may hit the bell and cause it to ring; a clanger or tongue.
What does "clapper" mean?
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noun The part inside a bell that swings and strikes it to make it ring.
"The clapper had come loose, so the bell made no sound."
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noun The hinged board on a clapperboard, used at the start of a film take to sync sound and picture.
"The assistant snapped the clapper shut and called "action.""
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noun Someone who claps or applauds.
"He was the loudest clapper in the whole audience."
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clapper in a sentence
- The clapper had come loose, so the bell made no sound.
- She tied a ribbon to the clapper to keep the bell quiet.
- The assistant snapped the clapper shut and called "action."
- He was the loudest clapper in the whole audience.
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What is "clapper" in German?
"clapper" in German is Klöppel, Schwengel. clapper means: The part inside a bell that swings and strikes it to make it ring.
How do you use "clapper" in a sentence?
Example: "The clapper had come loose, so the bell made no sound." In German, "clapper" is Klöppel, Schwengel.
Are there other ways to say "clapper" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "clapper": Klöppel, Schwengel.
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