clap

/klˈæp/

/ˈkɫæp/

to clap

MAIN VERB

to hit one's palms against each other, making a loud noise

synonyms : spat

1.1

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

synonyms : acclaim

antonyms : boo

put quickly or forcibly

cause to strike the air in flight

strike together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise

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

strike the air in flight

Clap

a sudden very loud noise

synonyms : bam

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

synonyms : clack

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

synonyms : gonorrhea

Examples

1. The audience clapped loudly at the end of the performance.

2. The movie finished, and the audience clapped.

3. The baby giggled and clapped its hands in delight.

4. The queen claps her hands again.