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Definition of clapper - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
bell partobject inside a bell that strikes to make sound
- The clapper inside the church bell was broken.
2.
filmTECH. part of a clapperboard used in filmmakingTECH.
- The director used the clapper to start the scene.
3.
applauderRare person who applauds by clapping handsRare
- The audience was full of enthusiastic clappers.
4.
sportsTECH. US slapshot in ice hockeyTECH. US
- He scored with a powerful clapper from the blue line.
Images of clapper
object inside a bell that strikes to make sound 
part of a clapperboard used in filmmaking
Expressions with clapper
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ancient bridge made of flat stone slabs
The hikers crossed the clapper bridge over the stream.
Origin of clapper
Middle English, clappe (to clap)
Terms with clapper included in their meaning
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bells
thickened rim of a bell struck by the clapper
celebration
object like clapper or bell used at events
Examples of clapper in a sentence
Without a clapper, the bell remained silent. The clapper snapped shut, marking the take. He handed the clapper to the assistant director. The clapper in the front row set the rhythm for others. As a clapper, she always encouraged performers. His clapper was unstoppable during the game.
Fans cheered as he unleashed a clapper into the net.
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- French:battant, clap, ...
- German:Klöppel, Klappe, ...
- Italian:batacchio, ciak, ...
- Spanish:badajo, claqueta, ...
- Portuguese:badalo, claquete, ...
- Chinese:钟舌, 拍板, ...
- Japanese:舌, カチンコ, ...
- Arabic:لِسَان الجَرَس, عَصا التَصفيق, ...
- Hebrew:לָשׁוֹן, קְלַאפֶּר, ...
- Russian:язычок, хлопушка, ...
- Ukrainian:било, хлопавка, ...
- Hindi:घुंडी, क्लैपरबोर्ड, ...
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