clap
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Definition of clap
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1 : to strike (two things, such as two flat, hard surfaces) together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise
2a : to strike (the hands) together repeatedly usually in applause
b : applaud
3 : to strike with the flat of the hand in a friendly way clapped his friend on the shoulder
4 : to place, put, or set especially energetically clap him into jail since I first clapped eyes on it
5 : to improvise or build hastily a hut clapped together from old plywood
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noun (1)Definition of clap (Entry 2 of 3)
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noun (2)Definition of clap (Entry 3 of 3)
: gonorrhea —often used with the
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Synonyms for clap
Synonyms: Verb
bang, bash, bat, belt, biff, bludgeon, bob, bonk, bop, box, bust, clip, clobber, clock, clout, crack, hammer, hit, knock, nail, paste, pound, punch, rap, slam, slap, slog, slug, smack, smite, sock, strike, swat, swipe, tag, thump, thwack, wallop, whack, whale, zap
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Examples of clap in a Sentence
Verb
She clapped in delight when she heard the news. The audience clapped to the beat of the music. The conductor clapped her hands twice, and the musicians stopped talking and prepared to play. He clapped his friend on the shoulder. He clapped his hand over his mouth when he realized what he had said. He clapped his hat on his head and went out the door. She clapped a muzzle on the dog. The prisoners were clapped in irons.
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From the Editors at Merriam-Webster
What's a 'Clapback'?
What's a 'Clapback'?
If I'm clapping, don't clap back.
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The first known use of clap was in the 13th century
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clap
verb
English Language Learners Definition of clap
: to hit the palms of your hands together usually more than once
: to suddenly put the palm of your hand on someone or something
: to quickly or forcefully put someone or something in a place or position
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Kids Definition of clap
(Entry 1 of 2)
1 : to hit (the palms of the hands) together usually more than once
2 : to hit or touch with the open hand He clapped his friend on the shoulder.
3 : to hit together noisily She clapped the two boards together. The door clapped shut.
4 : to put or place quickly or with force He clapped his hat on his head.
clap
nounKids Definition of clap (Entry 2 of 2)
1 : a loud sharp sound a clap of thunder
2 : a hard or a friendly slap a clap on the back
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Medical Definition of clap
: gonorrhea —often used with the
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