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Clap

klap

Clap definitions
verb
claps clapping clapped clap
  1. strike the palms of (one's hands) together repeatedly, typically in order to applaud someone or something

    "Agnes clapped her hands in glee"

    applaud clap one's hands give someone a round of applause put one's hands together
    • show approval of (a person or action) by clapping

      "Louisa clapped his performance"

    • strike the palms of (one's hands) together once, especially as a signal

      "the teacher clapped his hands to restore discipline"

    • (of a bird) flap (its wings) audibly

      "the hawk shook itself and clapped its wings"

  2. slap (someone) encouragingly on the back or shoulder

    "as they parted, he clapped Owen on the back"

    • place (a hand) briefly against or over one's mouth or forehead as a gesture of dismay or regret

      "he swore and clapped a hand to his forehead"