clapper

🇺🇸 /ˈklæpər/ 🇬🇧 /ˈklæpə(r)/
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A small piece of metal inside a bell that strikes the bell to make it sound.

The loud sound of the church bell was caused by the rapid movement of the clapper inside.

translation

n. A small piece of metal inside a bell that strikes the bell to make it sound.

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Plural clappers