Clap /klæp/

The meaning and definition of Clap, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun

The act of striking the palms of the hands, or any two surfaces, together.
“He summoned the waiter with a clap.”
The explosive sound of thunder.

verb

To strike the palms of the hands together, creating a sharp sound.
“The children began to clap in time with the music.”
To applaud.
“It isn’t the singers they are clapping; it's the composer.”

Synonyms thunderclap

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