nounπShareThe 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
nounπShareThe explosive sound of thunder."After the flash of lightning, the claps of thunder echoed through the valley. "soundweathernaturedisasterphenomenaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny 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
nounπShareA slap with the hand, usually in a jovial manner."After scoring the winning goal, the coach gave the soccer player a couple of friendly claps on the back. "soundactionentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA single, sudden act or motion; a stroke; a blow."The loud clap of thunder startled the children during the school play. "actionsoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe nether part of the beak of a hawk."The hawk used its sharp claps to grip the struggling mouse. "animalbirdanatomypartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA dropping of cow dung (presumably from the sound made as it hits the ground)"The farmer collected the morning's claps to use as fertilizer for his garden. "animalagriculturenatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo strike the palms of the hands together, creating a sharp sound."The children began to clap in time with the music."soundactionentertainmentmusichumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo applaud."The audience claps after the singer finishes her song. "entertainmentsoundactionmusicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo slap with the hand in a jovial manner."He would often clap his teammates on the back for encouragement."actionsoundentertainmenthumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo bring two surfaces together forcefully, creating a sharp sound."He clapped across the floor in his boots."soundactionentertainmentmusicstagebodycommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo come together suddenly with noise."The thunder claps loudly during the storm. "soundactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo create or assemble (something) hastily (usually followed by up or together)."The rival factions clapped up a truce."actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo set or put, usually in haste."She was late for the bus, so she claps her textbook on the kitchen counter and rushes out the door. "actionpositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo shoot (somebody) with a gun."The gang member threatened to clap anyone who crossed him. "policeweaponmilitarywarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading