CLAPBOARD
/ˈklæbə(ɹ)d/
9 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of CLAPBOARD
A narrow board, usually thicker at one edge than the other, used as siding for houses and similar structures of frame construction.
Such boards, arranged horizontally and overlapping with thick edge down, collectively, as siding.
An oak board of a size used for barrel staves.
To cover with clapboards.
"to clapboard the sides of a house"
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.
Examples of CLAPBOARD in a Sentence
- "to clapboard the sides of a house"
Word Details
Is CLAPBOARD a Scrabble Word?
Yes, CLAPBOARD is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: CLAPBOARD uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for CLAPBOARD
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | c | l | a | p | b | o | a | r | d | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16 |
| WWF | 4 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in CLAPBOARD
100 words from the letters in CLAPBOARD
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How to Use CLAPBOARD in Word Games
CLAPBOARD is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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