clap
clap
klæp
klāp
British pronunciation
/klˈæp/

Definition & Meaning of "clap"in English

to clap
01

to strike the palms of one's hands together forcefully, usually to show appreciation or to attract attention

Intransitive
to clap definition and meaning
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The audience clapped enthusiastically after the concert.
Children clapped with glee as the magician pulled a rabbit out of the hat.
1.1

to applaud or express approval by striking the palms of the hands together

Transitive: to clap an action or achievement
to clap definition and meaning
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They clapped the actor's efforts as he took his final bow on stage.
The students clapped their teacher's innovative lesson plan.
02

to place or position something quickly, forcefully, or abruptly

Transitive: to clap sth somewhere
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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

(of birds) to flap their wings audibly

Transitive: to clap wings
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Examples
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

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
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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.
05

to defeat someone, especially in a game or competitive setting

SlangSlang
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Do n't try him; he 'll clap you fast.
They clapped the enemy team in under five minutes.
Clap
01

a sudden, loud burst of sound produced by a lightning discharge during a storm

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A deafening clap of thunder shook the windows as the storm rolled in.
We counted the seconds between the lightning flash and the clap of thunder to gauge the storm's distance.
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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