Pronunciation: /klæpbɔrd/
noun a long, thin, flat piece of wood with edges that are thicker than the middle, used especially for covering the outer walls of buildings
A1 The old house had clapboard siding.
A2 The carpenter used clapboard to repair the shed.
B1 The historic building was restored with new clapboard.
B2 The clapboard on the barn needed to be replaced due to weather damage.
C1 The clapboard on the beach house was painted a bright blue color.
C2 The clapboard on the colonial-style home was meticulously maintained.
verb not applicable
A1 The children clapboarded along to the music at the party.
A2 The audience clapboarded enthusiastically after the play ended.
B1 The protesters clapboarded outside the government building to make their voices heard.
B2 The fans clapboarded in unison as their favorite team scored a goal.
C1 The workers clapboarded in solidarity with their colleagues who were on strike.
C2 The supporters clapboarded rhythmically to show their support for the candidate during the rally.
adjective not applicable
A1 The clapboard house had a charming rustic look.
A2 The old barn was made of clapboard siding.
B1 The clapboard fence needed to be painted to protect it from the weather.
B2 The clapboard exterior of the building gave it a traditional New England appearance.
C1 The clapboard construction of the beach house was expertly done, with each board perfectly aligned.
C2 The clapboard architecture of the historic building was carefully preserved during the restoration process.
adverb not applicable
A1 The house was made of clapboard and looked very charming.
A2 The old barn was covered in weathered clapboard siding.
B1 The movie set was constructed using clapboard to give it a rustic feel.
B2 The clapboard house stood out among the modern buildings in the neighborhood.
C1 The clapboard walls of the seaside cottage were painted a cheerful shade of blue.
C2 The historic district was filled with clapboard houses that had been meticulously restored.
pronoun not applicable
A1 I saw a clapboard on the movie set.
A2 The director used the clapboard to start filming.
B1 The clapboard was essential for keeping track of scenes during filming.
B2 The assistant director held the clapboard steady for the scene.
C1 The production designer painted the clapboard to match the set design.
C2 The clapboard's sharp sound signaled the beginning of each take.
preposition not applicable
A1 The cat jumped off the clapboard fence.
A2 She placed her book on the clapboard table.
B1 The old house had clapboard siding.
B2 The director used a clapboard to start the scene.
C1 The clapboard sign outside the store creaked in the wind.
C2 The historic building was made of clapboard and had a charming appearance.
conjunction not applicable
A1 I saw a clapboard on the movie set.
A2 The director used the clapboard to start filming.
B1 The clapboard clapped shut, signaling the beginning of the scene.
B2 The assistant held up the clapboard for the camera to capture.
C1 The clapboard was used to synchronize sound and image during filming.
C2 The clapboard operator ensured each take was properly marked for editing purposes.
interjection not applicable
A1 Clapboard! I accidentally dropped my pencil.
A2 Clapboard! That was a close call.
B1 Clapboard! I can't believe I forgot my homework.
B2 Clapboard! The thunderstorm is getting closer.
C1 Clapboard! The film crew set up the clapboard for the next scene.
C2 Clapboard! The director shouted 'Action!' as the clapboard snapped shut.
article not applicable
A1 I saw a clapboard on the movie set.
A2 The director used the clapboard to start filming.
B1 The clapboard is an important tool for film production.
B2 The clapboard is used to synchronize sound and image during filming.
C1 The clapboard operator is responsible for marking each scene during production.
C2 The clapboard is an essential part of the filmmaking process, ensuring smooth editing in post-production.
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