noun

clapper

KLAP

Clapper (noun) means the part inside a bell that swings and strikes it to make it ring. Example: “The clapper had come loose, so the bell made no sound.”

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."

"She tied a ribbon to the clapper to keep the bell quiet."

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.""

Someone who claps or applauds.

"He was the loudest clapper in the whole audience."

How to use clapper

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe swinging piece inside a bell, or the hinged film-slate board — both named for the clapping/striking action.

Common pairings

the clapper of a bell clapperboard

Word forms

clappered past tense, clappers plural, clappers plural, Clappers plural, clappers singular

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Etymology

Borrowed from French clapier.

Origin: French

Synonyms

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tongue lingua glossa applauder

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Rhymes for clapper

dapper rapper crapper slapper trapper wrapper snapper kidnapper

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Frequently asked questions

What does “clapper” mean?

The word “clapper” means the part inside a bell that swings and strikes it to make it ring. In plain terms, the swinging piece inside a bell, or the hinged film-slate board — both named for the clapping/striking action.

How do you pronounce “clapper”?

“Clapper” is pronounced KLAP (/ˈklæpɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “clapper” in a sentence?

Here is “clapper” used in a sentence: “The clapper had come loose, so the bell made no sound.”

What part of speech is “clapper”?

“Clapper” is a noun.

How many meanings does “clapper” have?

“Clapper” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the part inside a bell that swings and strikes it to make it ring.

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