clapper Meaning & Definition
What Does Clapper Mean?
Clapper is a noun that means One who claps; a person who applauds by clapping the hands. It is also used to mean An object so suspended inside a bell that it may hit the bell and cause it to ring; a clanger or tongue. As a verb, it means To ring a bell by pulling a rope attached to the clapper. As a verb, it means Of birds, to repeatedly strike the mandibles together.
Clapper at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈklæpɚ// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | tongue, glossa and lingua |
| Plural | clappers |
| Verb forms | clappers, clappering, clappered |
Clapper Definition (Noun)
- One who claps; a person who applauds by clapping the hands.
- An object so suspended inside a bell that it may hit the bell and cause it to ring; a clanger or tongue.
- A wooden mechanical device used as a scarecrow; bird-scaring rattle, a wind-rattle or a wind-clapper.
- A clapstick (musical instrument).
- A pounding block.
- The chattering damsel of a mill.
- A slapshot
- The hinged part of a clapperboard, used to synchronise images and soundtrack, or the clapperboard itself.
- A person's tongue.
Clapper as a Verb
- To ring a bell by pulling a rope attached to the clapper.
- To make a repetitive clapping sound; to clatter.
- Of birds, to make such a noise by repeatedly striking the mandibles together.
Noun
- A rabbit burrow.
Noun
- A person's tongue, as a source of chatter or nagging.
Verb
- Of birds, to repeatedly strike the mandibles together.
Synonyms of Clapper
Clapper synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Clapper
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Clapper in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
clapper (plural clappers)
clapper (third-person singular simple present clappers, present participle clappering, simple past and past participle clappered)
Words That Rhyme With Clapper
Origin of Clapper
Origin 1: From clap + -er.
Origin 2: Borrowed from French clapier.
Pronouncing Clapper
The standard pronunciation of clapper is //ˈklæpɚ//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Common Questions About Clapper
Is clapper a noun or a verb?
Clapper is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for clapper?
Words with a similar meaning to clapper include tongue, glossa and lingua. See the full list of clapper synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of clapper?
The plural of clapper is clappers.
What is the past tense of clapper?
The past tense of clapper is clappered. The present participle is clappering.