clapper

Meanings

• Noun

  A flat piece of wood or metal, often with a handle, used to make a loud clapping sound.

  - "The audience clapped enthusiastically after the performance."
  - "He used a clapper to scare away the birds from his garden."

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Synonyms

clapstick , musicstick

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with clapper
mapper , rapper , happer

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Variants

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clapper , clappers , clapper rail , clapper rails , clapboard , clapboarded , clapboarding , clapboards , clapper board

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Etymology

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Old English 'clapian' meaning 'to clap' or 'to strike together'

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Trivia

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1. Clappers were used in ancient Egypt to signal the start and end of labor for slaves.

2. The largest clapper in the world is located in the town of Clapham, England, and weighs over 2 tons.

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Related Concepts

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1. clapboard: A type of siding used in construction, characterized by its distinct, horizontal pattern of alternating light and dark boards.

2. claptrap: Excessively or insincerely flattering or praising speech, often used to manipulate or deceive.

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Culture

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In ancient Greece, clappers were used in theaters to indicate scene changes. In music, clappers are used by drummers to create a sharp, loud sound.

How to Memorize "clapper"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a hand holding a flat piece of wood or metal and striking it against another surface to create a loud clapping sound.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'clapper' with the sound of applause or the image of a hand clapping.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a sentence using the word 'clapper': 'The clapper in my hand made a loud sound as I cheered for the winning team.'

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