Meaning of the word clapperboard in English
What does clapperboard mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
clapperboard
US /ˈklæp.ər.bɔːrd/
UK /ˈklæp.ə.bɔːd/
Noun
a device used in filmmaking and video production to assist in the synchronizing of picture and sound, and to designate and mark the various scenes and takes as they are filmed
Example:
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The assistant director clapped the clapperboard before each take.
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The sound of the clapperboard signals the start of a new scene.