clap

B2
Pronunciation
/klæp/
Noun
8 definition(s)
1 Definition

The act of striking the palms of the hands, or any two surfaces, together.

Example Sentences
  • He summoned the waiter with a clap.
2 Definition

The explosive sound of thunder.

3 Definition

Any loud, sudden, explosive sound made by striking hard surfaces together, or resembling such a sound.

Example Sentences
  • Off in the distance, he heard the clap of thunder.
4 Definition

A slap with the hand, usually in a jovial manner.

Example Sentences
  • His father's affection never went further than a handshake or a clap on the shoulder.
5 Definition

A single, sudden act or motion; a stroke; a blow.

6 Definition

The nether part of the beak of a hawk.

7 Definition

A dropping of cow dung (presumably from the sound made as it hits the ground)

8 Definition

(with "the") Gonorrhea.

Verb
8 definition(s)
1 Definition

To strike the palms of the hands together, creating a sharp sound.

Example Sentences
  • The children began to clap in time with the music.
2 Definition

To applaud.

Example Sentences
  • It isn’t the singers they are clapping; it's the composer.
3 Definition

To slap with the hand in a jovial manner.

Example Sentences
  • He would often clap his teammates on the back for encouragement.
4 Definition

To bring two surfaces together forcefully, creating a sharp sound.

Example Sentences
  • He clapped across the floor in his boots.
5 Definition

To come together suddenly with noise.

6 Definition

To create or assemble (something) hastily (usually followed by up or together).

Example Sentences
  • The rival factions clapped up a truce.
7 Definition

To set or put, usually in haste.

Example Sentences
  • She was the prettiest thing I'd ever clapped eyes on.
8 Definition

To shoot (somebody) with a gun.