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Meaning of claps
noun
- The act of striking the palms of the hands, or any two surfaces, together. Example: He summoned the waiter with a clap.
- The explosive sound of thunder.
- Any loud, sudden, explosive sound made by striking hard surfaces together, or resembling such a sound. Example: Off in the distance, he heard the clap of thunder.
- A slap with the hand, usually in a jovial manner. Example: His father's affection never went further than a handshake or a clap on the shoulder.
- A single, sudden act or motion; a stroke; a blow.
verb
- To strike the palms of the hands together, creating a sharp sound. Example: The children began to clap in time with the music.
- To applaud. Example: It isn’t the singers they are clapping; it's the composer.
- To slap with the hand in a jovial manner. Example: He would often clap his teammates on the back for encouragement.
- To bring two surfaces together forcefully, creating a sharp sound. Example: He clapped across the floor in his boots.
- To come together suddenly with noise.
noun
- (with "the") Gonorrhea.
Source: Free Dictionary API.
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