clapper

noun

clap·per ˈkla-pər

: one that claps: such as

: the tongue of a bell

: a mechanical device that makes noise especially by the banging of one part against another

: a person who applauds

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The swinging bronze bell resonates with each strike of the clapper, filling the small stone tower with an undulating hum. —

Joseph Wilson, The Christian Science Monitor, 8 July 2024 Additionally, it is designed with a large clapper, so the sound should be stronger. —

Nor'adila Hepburn, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2024 Several men held clapper sticks made of elderberry wood and began tapping a rhythm. —

Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2023 Paired with veteran composer Jérôme Leroy for support and frequently leaning on Valencia and her fellow Chumash tribe members, Kamalu integrated deer hoof rattles, abalone shells and Valencia’s family’s clapper sticks into the soundtrack of the show. —

Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 June 2023 See all Example Sentences for clapper