clap

To clap means to hit the palms of the hands together to make a loud sound.

(verb)

An example of clap is what an audience does to respond to a band singing a power ballad.

The definition of a clap is the sound made when you hit your hands together, or a sharp sound.

(noun)

The clap is defined as a slang term for Gonorrhea, a sexually transmitted disease.

(noun)

An example of the clap is what you might get tested for at a STD clinic.

See clap in Webster's New World College Dictionary

intransitive verb clapped, clapping

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

Origin: ME clappen < OE clæppan, to throb, beat; akin to ON klapp, OHG klapf, clap, crack: orig. echoic

transitive verb

noun

noun

Slang gonorrhea: with the

Origin: < ME claper, brothel, orig. rabbit burrow < OFr clapier

See clap in American Heritage Dictionary 4

verb clapped clapped, clap·ping, claps

verb, intransitive

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

verb, transitive

To strike together with a sharp sound, as one hard surface on another: clapped a book on the desk.
To strike (the hands) together with an abrupt, loud sound, usually repeatedly: clapped hands in time to the music.
To strike lightly but firmly with the open hand, as in greeting: clapped me on the shoulder.
To put or place quickly and firmly: clapped the purse snatcher in jail; clapped a lid on the box.
To arrange hastily: clapped together a plan.

noun