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Meaning of clapperboard | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

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.

Equivalents

Bosanski klapa
Català claqueta
Čeština klapka
Deutsch Filmklappe
Español claqueta
Suomi klaffi klaffitaulu
Français clap claquette
Hrvatski klapa
Magyar csapó
Italiano ciac
日本語 カチンコ
Nederlands klapbord
Polski klaps
Português claquete
Русский хлопушка
Српски klapa

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

Clapperclaw clapperdudgeon Clappers Clapperton Clapping clapping game

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