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- [klap-er]
- /ˈklæp ər/
- /ˈklæp.ər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [klap-er]
- /ˈklæp ər/
Definitions of clapper word
- noun clapper a person or thing that claps 3
- noun clapper a contrivance for producing a sound of clapping, as for scaring birds 3
- noun clapper a small piece of metal suspended within a bell that causes it to sound when made to strike against its side 3
- noun clapper a person who claps 3
- noun clapper the moving part inside a bell, that strikes the side of the bell; tongue 3
- noun clapper the tongue of a garrulous person 3
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Origin of clapper
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
First recorded in 1250-1300, clapper is from the Middle English word claper. See clap1, -er1
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Parts of speech for Clapper
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
clapper popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
clapper usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for clapper
noun clapper
- buzzer — A buzzer is an electrical device that is used to make a buzzing sound for example, to attract someone's attention.
- siren — Classical Mythology. one of several sea nymphs, part woman and part bird, who lure mariners to destruction by their seductive singing.
- gong — a large bronze disk, of Asian origin, having an upturned rim, that produces a vibrant, hollow tone when struck, usually with a stick or hammer that has a padded head.
- ringer — a person or thing that rings or makes a ringing noise: a ringer of bells; a bell that is a loud ringer.
- alarm — Alarm is a feeling of fear or anxiety that something unpleasant or dangerous might happen.
Antonyms for clapper
noun clapper
- participant — a person or group that participates; partaker.
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See also
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