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clap - Dictionary definition and meaning for clap

CLAP

(noun) a sudden very loud noise
synonyms : bam , bang , blast , eruption
There was a loud clap before the eruption. -added by naila_inlas
(noun) a sharp abrupt noise as if two objects hit together; may be repeated
synonyms : clack
There was a loud clap as the metals hit each other. -added by naila_inlas
(noun) a common venereal disease caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae; symptoms are painful urination and pain around the urethra
synonyms : gonorrhea , gonorrhoea
He was suffering from clap. -added by naila_inlas
(verb) clap one's hands together
"The children were clapping to the music"
synonyms : spat
(verb) clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval
synonyms : acclaim , applaud , spat
They acclaimed his performance with great gusto. -added by naila_inlas
(verb) strike together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise
"clap two boards together"
(verb) strike with the flat of the hand; usually in a friendly way, as in encouragement or greeting
The two friends clapped each other. -added by naila_inlas
(verb) put quickly or forcibly
"The judge clapped him in jail"
(verb) strike the air in flight
"the wings of the birds clapped loudly"
(verb) cause to strike the air in flight
"The big bird clapped its wings"

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