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n. - Metal striker that hangs inside a bell and makes a sound by hitting the side; A mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity; Someone who applauds.

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  • The rail of the saltmarshes, the clapper, which is more commonly heard than seen.
  • You'll note the white veil upon the cross, and the use of the "clapper" instead of the bells at the consecration.
  • The crotalus also called a "clapper" is "a wood rattle-like object which makes a terrifying sound.
  • "clapper" could ever be stopped is expressed in the same breath with his real sorrow at hearing of her death.
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