Clapper

Pronunciation: /ˈklæpər/

Definitions of clapper

noun a person or thing that claps, such as the metal bar that strikes a bell or the device that makes noise in applause

Example Sentences

A1 The clapper on the bell rang loudly.

A2 She used the clapper to make a loud noise.

B1 The clapper is an essential part of a bell's mechanism.

B2 The clapper struck the bell with precision, creating a beautiful sound.

C1 The clapper's design was intricate and finely crafted.

C2 The musician skillfully manipulated the clapper to produce a range of tones.

Examples of clapper in a Sentence

formal The clapper in the bell tower was used to signal the start of the ceremony.

informal I accidentally knocked the clapper off the bell while playing around in the tower.

slang The clapper on that old bell is so loud, it can wake up the whole neighborhood.

figurative Her laughter was like the clapper of a bell, ringing out joyfully in the room.

Grammatical Forms of clapper

• past tense: clapped
• plural: clappers
• comparative: more clapper
• superlative: most clapper
• present tense: claps
• future tense: will clap
• perfect tense: have clapped
• continuous tense: is clapping
• singular: clapper
• positive degree: clapper
• infinitive: to clap
• gerund: clapping
• participle: clapping

Origin and Evolution of clapper

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'clapper' originated from Old English, where it was known as 'cleppan' meaning 'to strike or sound with a sharp blow'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'clapper' evolved to refer to the movable part inside a bell that strikes the sides to produce sound. It is also used to describe a device that makes a loud noise when struck against another object.