Clap: meaning, definitions and examples
๐
clap
[ klรฆp ]
applause
To strike the palms of the hands together with a sudden explosive sound, as in applauding.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He clapped his hands in excitement.
- The audience clapped at the end of the performance.
sound
A sudden explosive sound of the hands striking together, often as a form of applause.
Synonyms
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
|---|---|
| clap |
Used in general situations where people are showing appreciation by striking their hands together.
|
Examples of usage
- The loud clap of thunder echoed through the valley.
- The claps of the audience filled the concert hall.
Translations
Translations of the word "clap" in other languages:
๐ต๐น aplaudir
๐ฎ๐ณ เคคเคพเคฒเฅ เคฌเคเคพเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช klatschen
๐ฎ๐ฉ bertepuk tangan
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะปะตัะบะฐัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ klaskaฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ๆๆใใ (hakushu suru)
๐ซ๐ท applaudir
๐ช๐ธ aplaudir
๐น๐ท alkฤฑลlamak
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฐ์์น๋ค (baksuchida)
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุตูู (yusafiq)
๐จ๐ฟ tleskat
๐ธ๐ฐ tlieskaลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ้ผๆ (gวzhวng)
๐ธ๐ฎ ploskati
๐ฎ๐ธ klappa
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะพะป ัะฐะฟะฐะปะฐาัะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แขแแจแแก แแแแแ แ (t'ashis dak'vra)
๐ฆ๐ฟ alqฤฑลlamaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ aplaudir
Etymology
The word 'clap' originated from the Old English word 'clappian', which meant 'to knock, to strike'. Over time, it evolved to include the specific action of striking the palms together to create a sound of applause or approval. The use of 'clap' in the context of applause dates back centuries and continues to be a common form of expression in various cultures around the world.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #17,574, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
- ...
- 17571 inquisitive
- 17572 arithmetical
- 17573 usurped
- 17574 clap
- 17575 suitors
- 17576 indescribable
- 17577 hover
- ...