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clapper

noun

/ˈklæpər/

Meaning

The free-swinging metal piece inside a bell that strikes it to produce sound.

The clapper inside the bell was broken.

bell hammer, striker, tongue

silencer, stopper

bell clapper, broken clapper, clapper inside

love, loyalty, or enthusiasm for a person, activity, or cause

The destruction or disappearance of natural environments where organisms live.

the quality of being novel or unusual; the ability to think independently and creatively

a cold-blooded animal with scales that lays eggs, such as snakes, lizards, turtles, or crocodiles

A humorous or satirical imitation of a serious piece of literature, music, or style.

the act of moving, or a group working to advance a shared idea or cause