Clapstick

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A kind of drumstick used by striking one against another, to maintain rhythm in Aboriginal voice chants.
  2. 2
    A clapperboard.

Synonyms

All synonyms
clapboardclapperclapperboardmusicstick

Etymology

From clap + stick.

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