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clap I. \ˈklap\ verb (clapped also clapt ; clapped also clapt ; clapping ; claps) Etymology: Middle English clappen, cleppen, from Old English clappian, clæppan to clap, beat, throb; akin to Old High German klaphōn to beat, Old Norse klappa, Latin glēba clod — more at clip transitive verb 1. a. : to strike together (as two flat hard surfaces) so as to produce a sharp percussive noise or series of such noises < clapped his head on a rafter > < clap shut a book > < clap a stick along a picket fence > b. of a bird : to beat (the wings) so as to strike each other, the sides, or the air noisily 2. a. : to beat (one's hands usually flat or slightly cupped palm against palm) together repeatedly so as to produce a series of sharp percussive noises < the children clapped hands as they danced > often as a sign of pleasure or approval < the curtain went up and everyone clapped hands > b. : to show pleasure at or approval of (as a performer or performance) by making such noises especially with one's hands : applaud < they clapped the speaker > 3. a. (1) : to strike with the flat of the hand and often as a gesture of friendship or encouragement < clapped his friend on the back > (2) dialect Britain : to pat endearingly : stroke, caress b. (1) obsolete : to strike (hands) with someone as a sign of closing a bargain (2) obsolete : pledge < ere I could make thee open thy white hand and clap thyself my love — Shakespeare > 4. : to strike (as bread dough or laundry) with a flat surface especially to smooth or flatten 5. a. : to place, put, or set especially with haste or energy < clapped a piece of candy into his mouth > < clap him into jail > < clap eyes on a person > < clap an awning up > b. : to put on and fasten securely < clap a muzzle on a dog > 6. : to make, contrive, or provide in a hasty or botched-up manner — used with together or up < they clapped the house together > < clap up a conspiracy > 7. : to lay or apply (as a legal action or writ) — often used with on or upon < clap an attachment on a person's house > intransitive verb 1. : to produce a percussive or explosive noise or series of such noises < the loose shutters clapped against the house > < the thunder clapped against the valley walls > 2. : to close noisily : slam < the windows clapped shut > < the doors clapped to > 3. : to talk noisily : chatter on : prate < her tongue could clap until midnight > 4. : to begin, move, or act briskly or energetically < clap into a song > < his hand clapped over my mouth > specifically : to rush precipitously : throw oneself : pounce < he clapped out the door after the thief > 5. : to produce a series of sharp percussive noises by clapping the hands especially as a sign of pleasure or approval < the curtain rose and the audience clapped > 6. dialect Britain : to sit down abruptly < clap down in a chair > : crouch suddenly II. noun (-s) Etymology: Middle English clappe, cleppe, probably from Middle English clappen, cleppen, v. 1. : a device (as the clapper of a mill) that makes a clapping noise 2. obsolete : the human tongue 3. obsolete : a sudden stroke or turn of fortune, especially ill fortune 4. : a loud percussive or explosive noise: as a. obsolete : the report of a gun < the clap of a musket > b. : a sudden crash of thunder 5. a. : a sudden sometimes resounding blow or stroke < the guard gave him a clap in the ribs with his stick > or series of such blows or strokes < the flock rose with a great clap of wings > b. : a blow (as with the flat of the hand) given as a gesture of encouragement or friendship < he gave his pal a clap on the back > 6. : the lower part of the beak of a hawk 7. : the noise made by clapping the hands < the clap and cry of children at play > or especially by clapping one's hands as a token of pleasure or approval < the audience gave him a good clap > • - at a clap - in a clap III. noun (-s) Etymology: Middle French clapoir bubo, probably from clapoire, clapier rabbit warren, house of prostitution, from Old Provençal clapier rabbit warren, heap of stones 1. : gonorrhea — often used with the 2. a. : a swelling in the legs of horses caused by a disease b. : the disease producing such a swelling 3. : bovine mastitis IV. transitive verb (clapped ; clapped ; clapping ; caps) : to infect with gonorrhea — sometimes used with up |