American English pronunciation
How to pronounce clap
IPA transcription: [k'læp]
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Noun
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a sudden very loud noise
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a common venereal disease caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae; symptoms are painful urination and pain around the urethra
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a sharp abrupt noise as if two objects hit together; may be repeated
Verb
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clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval
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put quickly or forcibly
“The judge clapped him in jail”
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cause to strike the air in flight
“The big bird clapped its wings”
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clap one's hands together
“The children were clapping to the music”
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strike the air in flight
“the wings of the birds clapped loudly”
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strike with the flat of the hand; usually in a friendly way, as in encouragement or greeting
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strike together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise
“clap two boards together”
Usage examples
- The audience clapped enthusiastically after an outstanding performance.
- The audience clapped enthusiastically after an outstanding performance.
- Tanner's body was found near Clapp Spring with empty water bottles.
- Yell and clap as the curtain slides back.
- I remember flats in Walthamstow, Clapton, Stoke Newington, and Edmonton, as well.
- Yell and clap as the curtain slides back.
- The ardent patriot was also clapped in irons.
- Clapham appears in Domesday Book as "Clopeham".
- Clapboard, with a corrugated iron roof, was found to be a cost-effective building style.
- Yell and clap as the curtain slides back.