clapboard

Meanings

• noun

  A large, flat piece of wood or other material, often painted with black and white squares, used as a prop in film and television production to mark the beginning and end of scenes.

  - "The clapboard marked the start of filming."
  - "The director called 'action' and the crew clapped the board."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈklæb(ə)ɹd/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈklæpˌbɔː(ɹ)d/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

weatherboard , clapper board , clapstick

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Variants

List of all variants of clapboard that leads to same result
clapboard , clapboarded , clapboarding , clapboards , clapper board

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Etymology

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The origin of the term 'clapboard' is believed to come from the sound made when the board is clapped together to mark the start and end of filming.

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Trivia

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1. The first clapboards were made of wood, but modern ones are often made of plastic or other materials.

2. The clapboard is also known as a 'slate' in the film industry.

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Related Concepts

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1. slate: An alternative term for clapboard, often used interchangeably.

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Culture

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In film and television production, the clapboard is an essential tool used to synchronize the audio and video during post-production. It is also a symbol of the beginning and end of a shoot.

How to Memorize "clapboard"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, flat piece of wood with black and white squares. Visualize the director clapping it to mark the start and end of a scene.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the clapboard with the start and end of filming, and with the sound of clapping.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Clapboard starts and ends all filming' to help remember the function of the clapboard.

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