26984 words

claps

13 definitions • 16 examples
1
to make a short loud noise by hitting your hands together:

Examples:

"When I clap my hands, you stand still," said the teacher.
clap along The band played a familiar tune which had everyone clapping along.
The audience clapped in time to the music.
2
to clap your hands repeatedly to show that you like or admire someone or have enjoyed a performance:

Examples:

The audience clapped and cheered when she stood up to speak.
3
to put a person or thing somewhere quickly or suddenly:

Examples:

She clapped her hand over her mouth to try to stop herself from laughing.
The police clapped him into prison for possession of drugs.
4
to hit someone lightly on the shoulder or back in a friendly way, especially to express pleasure at what they have done:

Examples:

He clapped his daughter on the back and told her how proud of her he was.
5
the act of clapping your hands continuously to show that you like or admire someone or something:

Examples:

Let's give a big clap for our winning contestant!
6
a sudden loud noise made by thunder:

Examples:

a clap of thunder There was a clap of thunder and then it started to pour with rain.
7
the act of hitting someone lightly on the shoulder or back in a friendly way, especially to express pleasure at what they have done:

Examples:

He gave me a friendly clap on the shoulder and said, "Well done!"
8
slang for

Examples:

a nasty dose of the clap
9
to make a short, loud noise by hitting your hands together:

Examples:

[ T ] She clapped her hands to call the dog in.
10
People will clap at the end of a speech or a performance to show that they are pleased:

Examples:

[ I ] Everyone was clapping and cheering.
11
to hit someone lightly on the shoulder or back in a friendly way to express pleasure:

Examples:

The governor clapped him on the back and congratulated him.
12
the act of hitting your hands together to make a short, loud noise, esp. at the end of a speech or performance to show that you are pleased:

Examples:

There were a few claps, and then embarrassing silence.
13
A clap of thunder is the sudden, loud noise of thunder.

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