Clapper (Noun)
Meaning 1
Someone who applauds.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
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Meaning 2
A mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
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Meaning 3
Metal striker that hangs inside a bell and makes a sound by hitting the side.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The school's old bell had a rusty clapper that only occasionally made a faint sound when rung.
- When the wind blew strongly, the clapper in the wind chime struck the side of the metal bell and produced a melodic tone.
- The craftsman carefully shaped the clapper to fit perfectly inside the large bell, ensuring a clear and resonant sound.
- In the old town square, a boy was excitedly pulling the rope to ring the giant church bell, hearing the loud crash of the clapper striking the metal.
- To repair the broken bell, the maintenance worker needed to replace the worn-out clapper with a new one made of a durable metal alloy.