clapper

Example Sentences

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That clapper, William Sherman, a retiree from the Beaverdale neighborhood of Des Moines, was more than happy to share his feeling.

From New York Times • Jan. 12, 2024

He measured mileage by attaching a rod inside a wagon wheel — based on the circumference of the wheel, a clapper would sound at each mile and that’s where a marker would go.

From Washington Post • Aug. 22, 2020

Julia: The clapper, most ingeniously used to turn on and off a Christmas tree.

From Slate • Dec. 18, 2019

Every time the clapper board goes Mrs. Wilson, it's like, oh God, we're actually doing this.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2019

But whatever you do you’ll be running your mouth like a bell clapper!

From "Our America: Life and Death on the South Side of Chicago" by LeAlan Jones