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- pronunciation:
- klaep
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
claps, clapping, clapped |
| definition 1: |
to strike (one's open hands) together to make a sharp sound, esp. repeatedly, as an expression of approval or agreement.
- synonyms:
- applaud
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| definition 2: |
to forcefully strike (the flat surface of an object) against another object or flat surface, making a sharp, short sound.
He clapped his book shut.She clapped her briefcase on the table.- synonyms:
- bang, slam
- similar words:
- cast, dash, fold, hurl, shove, thrust
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| definition 3: |
to strike (a person) lightly or sportively with an open hand, as a gesture of greeting or approval.
- synonyms:
- slap
- similar words:
- cuff, pat, rap, smack, strike, swat, thump, thwack, whack
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| definition 4: |
to applaud (something) by clapping the hands together repeatedly.
- synonyms:
- applaud
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| related words: |
crack |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition 1: |
to strike one's open hands together repeatedly; applaud.
- synonyms:
- applaud
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| definition 2: |
to make a sharp, short sound, as that made by two flat-surfaced objects striking together.
- similar words:
- bang, clatter, crack, flap, snap, strike, thump
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| definition 3: |
to move while making a clapping sound.
The booted man clapped across the wooden dance floor.- synonyms:
- thump
- similar words:
- clank, clatter, pound
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| related words: |
click |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the act of clapping.
- similar words:
- applause
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| definition 2: |
the sound made by clapping.
- synonyms:
- applause
- similar words:
- clatter, peal, thunder
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| definition 3: |
a forceful, open-handed slap or blow.
- synonyms:
- cuff, slap, swat
- similar words:
- blow, box, clip, pat, slam, smack, tap, whack
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| definition 4: |
a sudden, loud, explosive sound.
a clap of thunder- synonyms:
- bang, crack, slap
- similar words:
- burst, report, slam
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| related words: |
boom, click, crack |
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