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clapperboard

 

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Noun clapperboard has 1 sense
  1. clapperboard - photographic equipment used to synchronize sound and motion picture; boards held in front of a movie camera are banged together
    --1 is a kind of
    photographic equipment

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Clapperboard

Noun:

A clapperboard is a device used in filmmaking and video production to synchronize picture and sound. It consists of a hinged clapstick and a slate. The clapstick is clapped shut to create a sharp noise, allowing the audio and visual components to be synced together later in post-production.

Example Sentence:

Before shooting the scene, the director called for the clapperboard to mark the start of each take.

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Noun:

In some regions, a clapperboard also refers to a wooden board hung outside a pub or tavern, typically hinged horizontally at the top, that can be struck to gain attention and indicate opening or closing times. It serves as a local symbol for the presence of a welcoming establishment.

Example Sentence:

Passing by the local pub, we noticed the clapperboard hanging by the entrance, signifying that it was open for business.

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