verb🔗ShareTo strike the palms of the hands together, creating a sharp sound."The children began to clap in time with the music."actionsoundentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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verb🔗ShareTo create or assemble (something) hastily (usually followed by up or together)."The rival factions clapped up a truce."actionprocessworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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verb🔗ShareTo shoot (somebody) with a gun."The robber clapped him in the leg as he ran away from the store. "policeweaponmilitaryactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
