Clapperboard Definition & Meaning

clapperboard
noun
  1. photographic equipment used to synchronize sound and motion picture; boards held in front of a movie camera are banged together

"Clapperboard" in song lyrics

See how clapperboard is used in real songs:

  • "digital slate clapperboard"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "clapperboard"

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