Phrase Hound found 10 phrases and 14 compound words that contain clapper. The most common are listed below. Open clapper in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 10
- clapper boardAlternative form of clapperboard: A device consisting of a board on which information about a film being recorded is noted, and a hinged piece which is brought down on the board with a clap at the start and end of each take of the film; it …
- clapper bridgeAn ancient form of bridge made of large flat slabs of stone, often granite or schist, supported on stone piers across a river or resting on the banks of a stream.
- clapper bridgesplural of clapper bridge: An ancient form of bridge made of large flat slabs of stone, often granite or schist, supported on stone piers across a river or resting on the banks of a stream.
- clapper railThe bird Rallus crepitans.
- clapper-loaderA person employed to operate the clapperboard and to load film into the camera.
- happy clapperSynonym of happy-clappy: A member of a Christian church whose worship is characterized by enthusiasm and spontaneity.
- clapper talkA form of Chinese narrative singing accompanied by a pair of clappers.
- clapper boardsplural of clapper board: A device consisting of a board on which information about a film being recorded is noted, and a hinged piece which is brought down on the board with a clap at the start and end of each take of the film; it is used …
- clapper railsplural of clapper rail: The bird Rallus crepitans.
- clapper-loadersplural of clapper-loader: A person employed to operate the clapperboard and to load film into the camera.
Compound words 14
- clapperboardA device consisting of a board on which information about a film being recorded is noted, and a hinged piece which is brought down on the board with a clap at the start and end of each take of the film; it is used to synchronize picture …
- clapperlessWithout a clapper (as of a bell).
- handclapperSomeone who claps, especially as part of a musical performance; a clapper.
- millclapperSynonym of chattering damsel: A component of a traditional mill which creates a vibratory motion to impel portions of grain toward the millstone.
- clapperdudgeonA beggar who would apply blood or sores to his body in order to gain attention and attract more alms.
- ClappertonA surname.
- clapperboardedsimple past and past participle of clapperboard
- clapperboardingpresent participle and gerund of clapperboard
- clapperboardsplural of clapperboard: A device consisting of a board on which information about a film being recorded is noted, and a hinged piece which is brought down on the board with a clap at the start and end of each take of the film; it is used …
- clapperclawedsimple past and past participle of clapperclaw