clap Definition
- 1to strike the palms of the hands together with a sudden explosive sound
- 2to applaud
- 3to put or place quickly or forcefully
Using clap: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "clap" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The audience began to clap as soon as the performance ended.
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She clapped her hands in excitement.
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He clapped his hat on his head and ran out the door.
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She clapped the book shut.
clap Synonyms and Antonyms
Idioms Using clap
Example
A clap of thunder made her jump out of her chair.
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Don't listen to his clap trap; he doesn't know what he's talking about.
a long, thin board used for covering the outer walls of buildings
Example
The old house was covered in weathered clapboard.
Phrases with clap
Example
As soon as he clapped eyes on the car, he knew it was the one he wanted.
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The police clapped the suspect in irons and took him away.
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He clapped me on the back and congratulated me on my promotion.
Origins of clap
from Old English 'clappan', meaning 'to throb, beat'
Summary: clap in Brief
The verb 'clap' [klæp] has three main meanings: to strike the palms of the hands together with a sudden explosive sound, to applaud, and to put or place quickly or forcefully. It can be used in phrases like 'clap eyes on,' meaning to see or notice something suddenly, and idioms like 'a clap of thunder,' referring to a sudden loud noise during a storm. 'Clap' is often used informally to mean 'give a hand' or 'give a round of applause.'
