Claps

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

"He summoned the waiter with a clap."

The explosive sound of thunder.

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."

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."

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

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

To applaud.

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

To slap with the hand in a jovial manner.

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

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

"He clapped across the floor in his boots."

(with "the") Gonorrhea.