claps

/klæps/

noun

  1. 1

    The act of striking the palms of the hands, or any two surfaces, together.

    He summoned the waiter with a clap.
  2. 2

    The explosive sound of thunder.

  3. 3

    Any 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.
  4. 4

    A slap with the hand, usually in a jovial manner.

    His father's affection never went further than a handshake or a clap on the shoulder.
  5. 5

    A single, sudden act or motion; a stroke; a blow.

  6. 6

    The nether part of the beak of a hawk.

  7. 7

    A dropping of cow dung (presumably from the sound made as it hits the ground)

Synonyms

verb

  1. 1

    To strike the palms of the hands together, creating a sharp sound.

    The children began to clap in time with the music.
  2. 2

    To applaud.

    It isn’t the singers they are clapping; it's the composer.
  3. 3

    To slap with the hand in a jovial manner.

    He would often clap his teammates on the back for encouragement.
  4. 4

    To bring two surfaces together forcefully, creating a sharp sound.

    He clapped across the floor in his boots.
  5. 5

    To come together suddenly with noise.

  6. 6

    To create or assemble (something) hastily (usually followed by up or together).

    The rival factions clapped up a truce.
  7. 7

    To set or put, usually in haste.

    She was the prettiest thing I'd ever clapped eyes on.
  8. 8

    To shoot (somebody) with a gun.

noun

  1. 1

    (with "the") Gonorrhea.

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