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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
Example
The audience clapped enthusiastically after the concert.
Il pubblico ha applaudito con entusiasmo dopo il concerto.
Children clapped with glee as the magician pulled a rabbit out of the hat.
I bambini applaudirono con gioia mentre il mago tirava fuori un coniglio dal cappello.
1.1
battere le mani, applaudire
to applaud or express approval by striking the palms of the hands together
Transitive: to clap an action or achievement
Example
They clapped the actor's efforts as he took his final bow on stage.
The students clapped their teacher's innovative lesson plan.
02
sbattere, posare
to place or position something quickly, forcefully, or abruptly
Transitive: to clap sth somewhere
Example
He clapped the book on the table and rushed out of the room.
The chef clapped the ingredients into the pot, eager to start cooking.
03
battere le ali, fendere le ali
(of birds) to flap their wings audibly
Transitive: to clap wings
Example
The seagulls clapped their wings as they soared above the ocean waves.
The ducks clapped their wings excitedly as they landed on the calm pond.
04
battere, scuotere
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
Example
After scoring the winning goal, his teammates clapped him on the back.
The coach clapped each player on the shoulder as they walked off the field.
Clap
01
boato, scoppio
a sudden very loud noise
02
battito, scroscio
a sharp abrupt noise as if two objects hit together; may be repeated
03
gonorrea, clap
a common venereal disease caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae; symptoms are painful urination and pain around the urethra
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