The director framed the shot, and the clapperboards snapped shut in rapid succession to mark each take.

The barn cats would clapperclaw under the moonlight until the farmer chased them away.

The crab clapperclaws when threatened, creating a loud clicking noise.

The stray cat was clapperclawing through the alley's trash, sending soda cans and wrappers tumbling across the pavement.

At dawn the alley cat clapperclawed the metal trash can until the noise woke the neighbors.

The old clapperless bell hung silently in the abandoned chapel, its hollow frame echoing memories rather than sound.

Clapperton donated his grandfather's pocket watch to the local museum last Saturday.

At the bustling square, a clapperdudgeon smeared fake blood and sores on his arms to tug at the sympathies of passersby and gather more alms.

The Clappertons arrived at the village meeting to discuss the harvest.