clap
clap1 definition
clap (klap)
intransitive verb clapped, clapping clap′·ping
- to make a sudden, explosive sound, as of two flat surfaces being struck together
- to strike the palms of the hands together, as in applauding
Etymology: ME clappen < OE clæppan, to throb, beat; akin to ON klapp, OHG klapf, clap, crack: orig. echoic
transitive verb
- to strike together briskly and loudly
- Rare to applaud by clapping the hands
- to strike with an open hand, as in hearty greeting or encouragement
- to put, move, set, etc. swiftly clapped into jail
- to put together or contrive hastily to clap together a makeshift stage
noun
- a sudden, explosive sound, as of clapping a clap of thunder
- the act of striking the hands together, as in applauding
- a sharp slap, as in hearty greeting
clap Idioms
clap eyes on
Informal to catch sight of; see
clap2 definition
clap (klap)
noun
Slang gonorrhea: with the
Etymology: < ME claper, brothel, orig. rabbit burrow < OFr clapier
Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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