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

He eventually became a clapper loader, or second assistant camera, and worked his way up the ladder from there.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 25, 2018

He presses Play on his computer and we crack up at all the outtakes, like me crossing my eyes while clapping the clapper board.

From "The House That Lou Built" by Mae Respicio