Clap
/klรฆp/
The meaning and definition of Clap, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.
Definition
noun
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The act of striking the palms of the hands, or any two surfaces, together.
โHe summoned the waiter with a clap.โ
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Any loud, sudden, explosive sound made by striking hard surfaces together, or resembling such a sound.
โOff in the distance, he heard the clap of thunder.โ
verb
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To strike the palms of the hands together, creating a sharp sound.
โThe children began to clap in time with the music.โ
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To slap with the hand in a jovial manner.
โHe would often clap his teammates on the back for encouragement.โ
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Synonyms
thunderclap
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