clapperboard

clap·board

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [klap-bawrd, -bohrd]
- /ˈklæpˌbɔrd, -ˌboʊrd/
- /ˈklæp.ə.bɔːd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [klap-bawrd, -bohrd]
- /ˈklæpˌbɔrd, -ˌboʊrd/

Definitions of clapperboard word

countable noun clapperboard A clapperboard consists of two pieces of wood that are connected by a hinge and hit together before each scene when making a film, to make it easier to match the sound and pictures of different scenes. 3
noun clapperboard a pair of boards clapped together during film shooting in order to aid sound synchronization 3
noun clapperboard a small board with a hinged stick attached that is clapped down at the beginning of the filming of a shot for use later in synchronizing sound and image in the editing of the film. 1
noun clapperboard A device of hinged boards that are struck together before filming as a signal to synchronize the starting of picture and sound machinery. 1
noun clapperboard filmmaking: board for marking scenes 1
noun clapperboard (film) A device used in film production, having hinged boards that are brought together with a clap, used to synchronize picture and sound at the start of each take of a motion picture or other video production. 0

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clapperboard popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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