noun🔗ShareThe act of striking the palms of the hands, or any two surfaces, together."He summoned the waiter with a clap."soundactionentertainmentmusiccommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe explosive sound of thunder."The sudden clap of thunder startled the dog and sent him running under the table. "soundnatureweatherChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAny loud, sudden, explosive sound made by striking hard surfaces together, or resembling such a sound."Off in the distance, he heard the clap of thunder."soundactionentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA slap with the hand, usually in a jovial manner."My dad gave me a friendly clap on the back after I finished my homework. "soundactionentertainmentmusicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA single, sudden act or motion; a stroke; a blow."The loud clap of thunder startled the dog. "actionsoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe nether part of the beak of a hawk."The hawk used its sharp clap to tear the piece of meat. "animalbirdpartanatomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA dropping of cow dung (presumably from the sound made as it hits the ground)"The farmer carefully collected the fresh claps from the cow pasture to use as fertilizer. "animalagriculturenatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo strike the palms of the hands together, creating a sharp sound."The children began to clap in time with the music."soundactionbodyentertainmentmusicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo applaud."The students clapped for their teacher after her inspiring speech. "soundactionentertainmentmusicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo slap with the hand in a jovial manner."He would often clap his teammates on the back for encouragement."actionsoundentertainmentmusiccommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo bring two surfaces together forcefully, creating a sharp sound."He clapped across the floor in his boots."soundactionentertainmentmusicbodycommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo come together suddenly with noise."The book snapped shut with a loud clap. "soundactionentertainmentmusicbodycommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo create or assemble (something) hastily (usually followed by up or together)."The rival factions clapped up a truce."actionworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo set or put, usually in haste."He clapped the books onto the table in a hurry. "actionpositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo shoot (somebody) with a gun."The angry man clapped the thief with his handgun. "weaponactionpolicemilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
