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Clap: meaning, definitions and examples

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clap

 

[ klรฆp ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

applause

To strike the palms of the hands together with a sudden explosive sound, as in applauding.

Synonyms

acclaim, applaud, cheer

Examples of usage

  • He clapped his hands in excitement.
  • The audience clapped at the end of the performance.
Context #2 | Noun

sound

A sudden explosive sound of the hands striking together, often as a form of applause.

Synonyms

acclaim, applause, cheer

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น aplaudir

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคคเคพเคฒเฅ€ เคฌเคœเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช klatschen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bertepuk tangan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะปะตัะบะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ klaskaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ‹ๆ‰‹ใ™ใ‚‹ (hakushu suru)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท applaudir

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ aplaudir

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท alkฤฑลŸlamak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐ•์ˆ˜์น˜๋‹ค (baksuchida)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุตูู‚ (yusafiq)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tleskat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tlieskaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ผ“ๆŽŒ (gว”zhวŽng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ploskati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ klappa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพะป ัˆะฐะฟะฐะปะฐา›ั‚ะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒแƒจแƒ˜แƒก แƒ“แƒแƒ™แƒ•แƒ แƒ (t'ashis dak'vra)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ alqฤฑลŸlamaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ aplaudir

Word origin

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.

See also: clapboard, clapper, clapping.

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.