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to clap
01
clappen, applaudisseren
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.
Children clapped with glee as the magician pulled a rabbit out of the hat.
The students clapped in rhythm to the music during the school assembly.
1.1
klappen, applaudisseren
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.
The crowd clapped the speaker's inspiring speech.
02
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.
The stagehand clapped the props onto the stage, preparing for the next scene.
03
klapperen, flappen
(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.
The eagle clapped its wings mightily, lifting off from its perch on the cliff.
04
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.
She clapped her friend on the back to congratulate her on the promotion.
01
a sudden very loud noise
02
a sharp abrupt noise as if two objects hit together; may be repeated
03
a common venereal disease caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae; symptoms are painful urination and pain around the urethra
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