Associations to the word «Clapboard»

Wiktionary

CLAPBOARD, noun. A narrow board, usually thicker at one edge than the other, used as siding for houses and similar structures of frame construction.
CLAPBOARD, noun. (uncountable) Such boards, arranged horizontally and overlapping with thick edge down, collectively, as siding.
CLAPBOARD, noun. (archaic) (UK) An oak board of a size used for barrel staves.
CLAPBOARD, verb. To cover with clapboards.
CLAPBOARD, noun. (film) A clapper board; a device used in film production, having hinged boards that are brought together with a clap, used to synchronize picture and sound at the start of each take of a motion picture or other video production.

Dictionary definition

CLAPBOARD, noun. A long thin board with one edge thicker than the other; used as siding by lapping one board over the board below.
CLAPBOARD, verb. Cover with clapboards.

Wise words

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