Definition of 'clap'

Noun

1. a sudden very loud noise
      Synonyms: bang eruption blast bam
2. a sharp abrupt noise as if two objects hit together; may be repeated
      Synonyms: clack

Verb

1. put quickly or forcibly; "The judge clapped him in jail"
2. cause to strike the air in flight; "The big bird clapped its wings"
3. clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval
      Synonyms: applaud spat acclaim
      Antonyms: boo hiss
4. clap one's hands together; "The children were clapping to the music"
      Synonyms: spat
5. strike the air in flight; "the wings of the birds clapped loudly"
6. strike with the flat of the hand; usually in a friendly way, as in encouragement or greeting
7. strike together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise; "clap two boards together"

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