clapper

• Substantiv mit mehreren Bedeutungen: eine Person, die Beifall klatscht; ein beweglicher Muskelteil in der Mundhöhle, genauer die Zunge; oder der Metallklöppel im Inneren einer Glocke, der durch Anschlagen an die Wand den Ton erzeugt.

A noun with multiple meanings: a person who applauds; a mobile mass of muscular tissue in the oral cavity; or a metal striker inside a bell that produces sound by hitting the side.

1. Someone who applaudsB1formal

   A person who claps their hands, especially as part of an audience showing appreciation.

   Applausspender

   • The clappers in the front row were the most enthusiastic.
   • She was one of the loudest clappers at the concert.
   • The clappers gave a standing ovation at the end.

   Synonymeapplauder

2. The tongueB2informalbritish

   A movable mass of muscle tissue covered with mucous membrane, located in the mouth, used for tasting, swallowing, and speaking.

   Zunge

   • He bit his clapper while eating too fast.
   • The doctor asked him to stick out his clapper.
   • She burned her clapper on the hot soup.

   Synonymeglossalinguatongue

3. Bell strikerB1formal

   A metal striker that hangs inside a bell and produces sound by striking the sides.

   Klöppel

   • The clapper of the church bell was worn from years of use.
   • He repaired the clapper so the bell could ring again.
   • The sound of the clapper hitting the bell echoed through the valley.

   Synonymestrikertongue