Clap: meaning, definitions and examples

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clap

[ klæp ]

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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.

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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:

🇵🇹 aplaudir

🇮🇳 ताली बजाना

🇩🇪 klatschen

🇮🇩 bertepuk tangan

🇺🇦 плескати

🇵🇱 klaskać

🇯🇵 拍手する (hakushu suru)

🇫🇷 applaudir

🇪🇸 aplaudir

🇹🇷 alkışlamak

🇰🇷 박수치다 (baksuchida)

🇸🇦 يصفق (yusafiq)

🇨🇿 tleskat

🇸🇰 tlieskať

🇨🇳 鼓掌 (gǔzhǎng)

🇸🇮 ploskati

🇮🇸 klappa

🇰🇿 қол шапалақтау

🇬🇪 ტაშის დაკვრა (t'ashis dak'vra)

🇦🇿 alqışlamaq

🇲🇽 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.