Meaning of 笏 in Japanese

Definition of 笏

しゃく(shaku) 【笏】

(n) shaku (flat wooden or ivory baton carried in the right hand when in ceremonial imperial or Shinto garb)

しゃくびょうし(shakubyoushi) · さくほうし(sakuhoushi) 【笏拍子 ·尺拍子】

(n) clapper (two long pieces of wood that are clapped together; used in gagaku, etc.)