Clap

Quick meaning: Clap is a noun meaning The act of striking the palms of the hands, or any two surfaces, together.

Meaning

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

More Meanings

1. The explosive sound of thunder.
2. Any loud, sudden, explosive sound made by striking hard surfaces together, or resembling such a sound.
3. A slap with the hand, usually in a jovial manner.
4. A single, sudden act or motion; a stroke; a blow.
5. (falconry) The nether part of the beak of a hawk.
6. (Yorkshire) A dropping of cow dung (presumably from the sound made as it hits the ground)
7. (intransitive) To strike the palms of the hands together, creating a sharp sound.

Example Sentences

He summoned the waiter with a clap.

What, fifty of my followers at a clap!

Off in the distance, he heard the clap of thunder.

Give the door such a clap, as you go out, as will shake the whole room.

Word Forms

• claps
• clapping
• clapped
• clapt

Synonyms for clap

Depending on context, synonyms include thunderclap, applaud, beclap, acclaim, hurrah, acclamate.

Antonyms for clap

Common opposites include hiss, boo.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include bang, blowup, acclaim, applaud, blast, gonorrhoea.

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