clapperboard

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21
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26
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12

Definition of clapperboard

2 senses · 2 parts of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. A device consisting of a board on which information about a film being recorded is noted, and a hinged piece which is brought down on the board with a clap at the start and end of each take of the film; it is used to synchronize picture and sound during editing.
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noun

  1. A device consisting of a board on which information about a film being recorded is noted, and a hinged piece which is brought down on the board with a clap at the start and end of each take of the film; it is used to synchronize picture and sound during editing.

verb

  1. To use a clapperboard, especially to clap it to start a film take.

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Etymology

From clapper + board.

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