English dictionary
clap
/kl/&/p/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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a sudden very loud noise
Source: WordNet 3.0
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a common venereal disease caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae; symptoms are painful urination and pain around the urethra
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a sharp abrupt noise as if two objects hit together; may be repeated
Synonyms clackSource: WordNet 3.0
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A loud noise made by sudden collision; a bang.
Source: webster1913
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Gonorrhea.
Source: webster1913
verb
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put quickly or forcibly
ExamplesThe judge clapped him in jail.
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cause to strike the air in flight
ExamplesThe big bird clapped its wings.
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clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval
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clap one's hands together
ExamplesThe children were clapping to the music.
Synonyms spatSource: WordNet 3.0
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strike the air in flight
ExamplesThe wings of the birds clapped loudly.
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strike with the flat of the hand; usually in a friendly way, as in encouragement or greeting
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strike together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise
ExamplesClap two boards together.
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To strike; to slap; to strike, or strike together, with a quick motion, so, as to make a sharp noise; as, to <i>clap</i> one's hands; a <i>clapping</i> of wings.
Source: webster1913
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To knock, as at a door.
Source: webster1913