clap
/klæp/
verb
- To strike the palms of the hands together repeatedly, usually to show appreciation or approval.
- The audience clapped loudly after the singer finished her song.
- Everyone clapped when the team scored the winning goal.
- Please clap for the performers at the end of the show.
- To place or put something quickly or forcefully.
- He clapped his hand over his mouth to stifle a laugh.
- The officer clapped the suspect in handcuffs.
- She clapped the book shut and stood up.
- To strike something with a sharp, loud sound.
- The door clapped shut in the wind.
- He clapped the dust off his pants with a single motion.
- The thunder clapped so loudly it shook the windows.
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noun
- A sudden loud sound, especially of thunder or an explosion.
- A loud clap of thunder startled the dog.
- We heard a sharp clap from the fireworks display.
- The clap of the gunshot echoed through the valley.
- The act of striking the hands together to show approval.
- The performer received a warm clap from the crowd.
- A single clap broke the silence in the room.
- Give your friend a clap for finishing the race.
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