clap

noun

  1. 1

    a sudden very loud noise

  2. 2

    a sharp abrupt noise as if two objects hit together; may be repeated

  3. 3

    a common venereal disease caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae; symptoms are painful urination and pain around the urethra

verb

  1. 1

    clap one's hands together

    The children were clapping to the music

  2. 2

    clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval

  3. 3

    strike together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise

    clap two boards together

  4. 4

    strike with the flat of the hand; usually in a friendly way, as in encouragement or greeting

  5. 5

    put quickly or forcibly

    The judge clapped him in jail

  6. 6

    strike the air in flight

    the wings of the birds clapped loudly

  7. 7

    cause to strike the air in flight

    The big bird clapped its wings

Synonyms

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