clapped

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.