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clap

(klæp)
Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense claps, present participle clapping, past tense, past participle clapped
1. verb
When you clap, you hit your hands together to show appreciation or attract attention.
The men danced and the women clapped. [VERB]
Midge clapped her hands, calling them back to order. [VERB noun]
Londoners came out on to the pavement to wave and clap the marchers. [VERB noun]
Synonyms: applaud, cheer, acclaim, give it up for [slang] More Synonyms of clap
Clap is also a noun.
Let's give the children a big clap.
2. verb
If you clap your hand or an object onto something, you put it there quickly and firmly.
I clapped a hand over her mouth. [VERB noun preposition]
3. verb
If you clap someone on the back or on the shoulder, you hit their back or shoulder with your hand in a friendly way.
People have been clapping us on the back and saying, 'Well done'. [VERB noun on noun]
Synonyms: strike, pat, punch, bang More Synonyms of clap
4. countable noun
A clap of thunder is a sudden and loud noise of thunder.
5.  to clap eyes on someone

clap in British English 1

(klæp)
verbWord forms: claps, clapping or clapped
1. 
to make or cause to make a sharp abrupt sound, as of two nonmetallic objects struck together
2. 
to applaud (someone or something) by striking the palms of the hands together sharply
3. (transitive)
to strike (a person) lightly with an open hand, in greeting, encouragement, etc
4. (transitive)
to place or put quickly or forcibly
they clapped us into jail
5. 
(of certain birds) to flap (the wings) noisily
6. (tr; foll by up or together)
to contrive or put together hastily
they soon clapped up a shed
7.  clap eyes on
8.  clap hold of
noun
9. 
the sharp abrupt sound produced by striking the hands together
10. 
the act of clapping, esp in applause
he deserves a good clap
11. 
a sudden sharp sound, esp of thunder
12. 
a light blow
13.  archaic
a sudden action or mishap
Word origin
Old English clæppan; related to Old High German klepfen, Middle Dutch klape rattle, Dutch klepel clapper; all of imitative origin

clap in British English 2

(klæp)
noun
the clap
Word origin
C16: from Old French clapoir venereal sore, from clapier brothel, from Old Provençal, from clap heap of stones, of obscure origin

clap in American English 1

(klæp)
verb intransitiveWord forms: clapped or ˈclapping
1. 
to make a sudden, explosive sound, as of two flat surfaces being struck together
2. 
to strike the palms of the hands together, as in applauding
verb transitive
3. 
to strike together briskly and loudly
4.  Rare
to applaud by clapping the hands
5. 
to strike with an open hand, as in hearty greeting or encouragement
6. 
to put, move, set, etc. swiftly
clapped into jail
7. 
to put together or contrive hastily
to clap together a makeshift stage
noun
8. 
a sudden, explosive sound, as of clapping
a clap of thunder
9. 
the act of striking the hands together, as in applauding
10. 
a sharp slap, as in hearty greeting
Idioms:
clap eyes on
Word origin
ME clappen < OE clæppan, to throb, beat; akin to ON klapp, OHG klapf, clap, crack: orig. echoic

clap in American English 2

(klæp)
noun
Slang
gonorrhea
with the
Word origin
< ME claper, brothel, orig. rabbit burrow < OFr clapier

Examples of 'clap' in a sentence
clap

Yet at classical concerts there are aficionados who disapprove when people clap between movements.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
William sat back and clapped his hand to the arms of the heavy chair.
Kathleen E. Woodiwiss THE WOLF AND THE DOVE
So why not clap together at the end of an opera?
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
You can almost hear the sound of one hand clapping in applause.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
When the police were leaving the women clapped and cheered.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Give mint a sharp clap between your palms first to release the scent.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
It is just weird to sing about clapping and not to clap.
Christianity Today (2000)
Did he love it when people clapped?
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
There were a few that clapped back.
The Sun (2006)
What is the sound of one hand clapping?
Campbell, Eileen & Brennan, J. H. Dictionary of Mind, Body and Spirit (1994)
There was none of the cheering and clapping that normally accompany a royal coronation.
Jonathan Gregson BLOOD AGAINST THE SNOWS: The Tragic Story of Nepal's Royal Dynasty (2002)
It represented one continued clap of thunder '.
Hugh Bicheno REBELS AND REDCOATS: The American Revolutionary War (2003)
But when she clapped eyes on him, she just sighed.
The Sun (2013)
He gave us a stiff military salute, at the same time clapping his heels together.
Eric Newby A BOOK OF LANDS AND PEOPLES (2003)
But that changed when he clapped eyes on Vicky.
The Sun (2012)
There was no clapping back in the box, no pat on the back.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Followed by a loud clap.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
In the most telling moment the whole lot balance on elbows and heads, each clapping his feet together like trained seals.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
A clap of thunder echoes around the sky and an icy, howling wind picks up.
The Sun (2015)
It also happens to make an awesome sound for such a small car, like a clap of thunder when you change gear on the limit.
The Sun (2009)

In other languages
clap

British English: clap /klæp/ VERB
When you clap, you hit your hands together to show appreciation or attract attention.
The men danced and the women clapped.
He clapped his hands, calling them back to order.
  • American English: clap
  • Arabic: يُصَفِّقُ
  • Brazilian Portuguese: bater palma
  • Chinese: 鼓掌
  • Croatian: pljeskati
  • Czech: tleskat
  • Danish: klappe
  • Dutch: klappen
  • European Spanish: aplaudir intransitivo
  • Finnish: taputtaa
  • French: applaudir
  • German: klatschen
  • Greek: χειροκροτώ
  • Italian: applaudire
  • Japanese: 拍手する
  • Korean: 손뼉을 치다
  • Norwegian: klappe
  • Polish: klasnąć
  • European Portuguese: bater palmas
  • Romanian: a aplauda
  • Russian: хлопать
  • Latin American Spanish: aplaudir
  • Swedish: klappa
  • Thai: ปรบมือ
  • Turkish: alkışlanmak
  • Ukrainian: плескати
  • Vietnamese: vỗ tay
British English: clap NOUN
A clap of thunder is a sudden and loud noise of thunder.
  • American English: clap
  • Brazilian Portuguese: palmas
  • Chinese: 轰隆的雷声
  • European Spanish: palmada
  • French: coup
  • German: Schlag
  • Italian: rombo
  • Japanese: 雷鳴のゴロゴロいう音
  • Korean: 뇌성
  • European Portuguese: ribombar de trovão
  • Latin American Spanish: palmada

All related terms of 'clap'

clap on
to don hastily
clap back
to respond sharply or angrily to a critical remark
clap-net
a net , used esp by entomologists, that can be closed instantly by pulling a string
the clap
→ a slang word for gonorrhoea
clap eyes on
to catch sight of
clap hold of
to grasp suddenly or forcibly
lay (or set or clap) eyes on
to see ; look at
to clap eyes on someone to lay eyes on something to set eyes on something
To clap eyes on someone or something, or set or lay eyes on them, means to see them.

Chinese translation of 'clap'

clap

(klæp)

vi

  1. [audience] 鼓掌 (gǔzhǎng)

vt

  1. to clap one's hands 拍手 (pāishǒu)

n

  1. to give sb a clap 向某人鼓掌 (xiàng mǒurén gǔzhǎng)
  2. a clap of thunder 一声(聲)霹雳(靂) (yī shēng pīlì)
    to clap a hand over sth 突然用手将(將)某物捂住 (tūrán yòng shǒu jiāng mǒuwù wǔzhù)
    to clap sb on the back 拍某人的背 (pāi mǒurén de bèi)

All related terms of 'clap'

a clap of thunder
一声(聲)霹雳(靂) yī shēng pīlì
to clap one's hands
拍手 pāishǒu
to give sb a clap
向某人鼓掌 xiàng mǒurén gǔzhǎng
to clap sb in irons
给(給)某人戴上镣(鐐)铐(銬) gěi mǒurén dàishàng liàokào
to clap sb on the back
拍某人的背 pāi mǒurén de bèi
to clap a hand over sth
突然用手将(將)某物捂住 tūrán yòng shǒu jiāng mǒuwù wǔzhù
to clap or lay or set eyes on sb/sth
( inf ) 看见(見)某人/某事 kànjiàn mǒurén/mǒushì
1 (verb) 
Definition
to applaud by striking the palms of one's hands sharply together
The men danced and the women clapped.People lined the streets to clap the marchers.
Synonyms
applaud
The audience laughed and applauded.
cheer
Cheering crowds lined the route.
acclaim
He was acclaimed as the country's greatest modern painter.
give it up for (slang)
give (someone) a big hand
Opposites
boo
,
hiss
,
jeer
,
catcall
,
blow a raspberry
2 (verb) 
Definition
to strike (a person) lightly with an open hand as in greeting
He clapped me on the back and boomed, `Well done.'
Synonyms
strike
She took two steps forward and struck him across the mouth.
pat
She patted me on the knee.
punch
After punching him on the chin, she hit him over the head.
bang
We could bang on the desks and shout until they let us out.
thrust
slap
My yoga instructor turned up and slapped me on the shoulder.
whack
Someone whacked him on the head.
wallop (informal)
She walloped me over the head with a cushion.
thwack
He just thwacked me on the back of the head with a ruler.

Additional synonyms

in the sense of acclaim
Definition
to applaud or praise
He was acclaimed as the country's greatest modern painter.
Synonyms
praise,
celebrate,
honour,
cheer,
admire,
hail,
applaud,
compliment,
salute,
approve,
congratulate,
clap,
pay tribute to,
commend,
exalt,
laud (literary),
extol,
crack up (informal),
big up (slang),
give it up for (slang),
eulogize
in the sense of bang
Definition
to hit or knock, esp. with a loud noise
We could bang on the desks and shout until they let us out.
Synonyms
hit,
pound,
beat,
strike,
crash,
knock,
belt (informal),
hammer,
slam,
rap,
bump,
bash (informal),
thump,
clatter,
pummel,
tonk (informal),
beat or knock seven bells out of (informal)
in the sense of cheer
Definition
to applaud or encourage with shouts
Cheering crowds lined the route.
Synonyms
applaud,
hail,
acclaim,
clap,
hurrah

Synonyms of 'clap'

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