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to clap
01
battere
to strike the palms of one's hands together forcefully, usually to show appreciation or to attract attention
Intransitive
Esempi
Guests clapped politely at the end of the speech.
Gli ospiti hanno applaudito educatamente alla fine del discorso.
1.1
applaudire, battere le mani
to applaud or express approval by striking the palms of the hands together
Transitive: to clap an action or achievement
Esempi
The audience clapped the musician's virtuoso piano performance.
Il pubblico ha applaudito la performance virtuosa del pianista.
02
posare, sbattere
to place or position something quickly, forcefully, or abruptly
Transitive: to clap sth somewhere
Esempi
He clapped the book on the table and rushed out of the room.
Lui sbatté il libro sul tavolo e corse fuori dalla stanza.
03
sbattere, battere
(of birds) to flap their wings audibly
Transitive: to clap wings
Esempi
From the treetops, the colorful toucans could be seen clapping their wings in the jungle.
Dalla cima degli alberi, si potevano vedere i colorati tucani sbattere le ali nella giungla.
04
dare una pacca, dare una pacca amichevole
to give a firm and friendly pat or slap on someone's back or shoulder as a sign of encouragement or congratulations
Transitive: to clap sb on their back or shoulder
Esempi
The coach clapped the swimmer on the shoulder after she won the race.
L'allenatore ha dato una pacca al nuotatore sulla spalla dopo che ha vinto la gara.
05
distruggere, annientare
to defeat someone, especially in a game or competitive setting
SlangEsempi
Do n't try him; he 'll clap you fast.
Non sfidarlo; ti batterà rapidamente.
Clap
01
un tuono, un fragore di tuono
a sudden, loud burst of sound produced by a lightning discharge during a storm
Esempi
The clap of thunder was so loud it set off car alarms in the neighborhood.
Il fragore del tuono fu così forte da far scattare gli allarmi delle auto nel quartiere.
02
a sharp, sudden noise made when two objects strike each other, often repeated
03
a sexually transmitted infection caused by bacteria, leading to pain when urinating and discomfort around the urethra
