verbπShareTo strike the palms of the hands together, creating a sharp sound."The children began to clap in time with the music."soundactionentertainmentmusiccommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo applaud."The audience started clapping after the singer finished her song. "soundactionentertainmentmusiccommunicationcultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo slap with the hand in a jovial manner."He would often clap his teammates on the back for encouragement."actionentertainmentsoundbodyhumanmusicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo bring two surfaces together forcefully, creating a sharp sound."He clapped across the floor in his boots."soundactionentertainmentmusiccommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo come together suddenly with noise."The children were clapping their hands with joy when they saw the birthday cake. "soundactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo create or assemble (something) hastily (usually followed by up or together)."The rival factions clapped up a truce."actionsoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo set or put, usually in haste."The children clapped their hands together quickly to signal the start of the game. "actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo shoot (somebody) with a gun."The gang member bragged about clapping his rival last week. "weaponmilitarypoliceactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe action by which someone or something claps."The loud clapping after the piano recital showed how much everyone enjoyed the performance. "soundactionentertainmentmusicbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading