Clappers and Ratchet

Clappers

Clappers noun - A percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance.
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Synonyms for Clappers

Ratchet and clappers are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Ratchet" instead a noun "Clappers".

Ratchet

Ratchet noun - Mechanical device consisting of a toothed wheel or rack engaged with a pawl that permits it to move in only one direction.
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Synonyms for Ratchet

Clappers and ratchet are semantically related. Sometimes you can replace term "Clappers" with "Ratchet", this nouns are similar.

Nearby Words: ratcheted, ratcheting
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