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clapper in Irish

clapper in Irish is boschrann, teanga cloig — clapper means the part inside a bell that swings and strikes it to make it ring.

clapper in Irish

boschrann
noun
An object so suspended inside a bell that it may hit the bell and cause it to ring; a clanger or tongue.
teanga cloig
noun
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?

  1. 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."
  2. 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.""
  3. 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 Irish?

"clapper" in Irish is boschrann, teanga cloig. 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 Irish, "clapper" is boschrann, teanga cloig.

Are there other ways to say "clapper" in Irish?

Yes — Irish has 2 translations listed for "clapper": boschrann, teanga cloig.

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