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Meaning of the word clap in English

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clap

US /klæp/
UK /klæp/
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Verb

1.

strike the palms of (one's hands) together repeatedly, typically in order to applaud someone or something

Example:
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The audience began to clap loudly after the performance.
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She would often clap her hands to get the children's attention.
Synonym:
applaudcheeracclaimsalutehail
2.

put (something) in a specified place quickly and with a sharp sound

Example:
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He clapped the book shut.
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She clapped a hand over her mouth.

Noun

1.

a sudden sharp noise, especially of thunder

Example:
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A sudden clap of thunder startled everyone.
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We heard the distant clap of the cannon.
Synonym:
bangboomcrackthudsmack
2.

an act of striking the palms of the hands together

Example:
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He gave a single clap to signal the start of the game.
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The performance ended with a round of enthusiastic claps.
Synonym:
applauseround of applausehandclapovation
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