clapper
/ˈklæpər/
noun
- The small, movable piece inside a bell that strikes the sides to make the sound.
- The old school bell had a metal clapper that made a loud, clear tone.
- The church bell's clapper had worn down after centuries of use.
- He replaced the broken clapper so the bell could ring again.
- A person who claps, especially an audience member or a performer hired to applaud.
- The clappers in the audience made the show feel more lively.
- The comedian brought a clapper on stage to start the applause.
- In ancient theaters, a professional clapper would signal approval.
- A device that makes a clapping sound, such as a noisemaker or a part of a mechanical system.
- She bought a wooden clapper to scare birds away from the garden.
- The toy clapper made a loud noise when you shook it.
- The factory used a metal clapper to signal shift changes.