Clap has 13 different meanings across 2 categories:
Noun
· Verb
Noun
1
a sudden very loud noise
"The thunder crashed like a giant clap, shaking the windows in their frames."
2
a common venereal disease caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae; symptoms are painful urination and pain around the urethra
"The doctor warned him that if he didn't get treated for the clap, his painful urination would only get worse."
3
a sharp abrupt noise as if two objects hit together; may be repeated
"The sudden clap of thunder startled everyone standing outside during the storm."
4
The act of striking the palms of the hands, or any two surfaces, together.
"The doctor asked me to clap my hands together while he examined my throat for signs of gonorrhea, which was a strange instruction that confused everyone in the waiting room."
Verb
1
put quickly or forcibly
"The judge clapped him in jail"
2
cause to strike the air in flight
"The big bird clapped its wings"
3
clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval
"The audience began to clap their hands and shout loudly when the magician finished his final trick."
4
clap one's hands together
"The children were clapping to the music"
5
strike the air in flight
"the wings of the birds clapped loudly"
6
strike with the flat of the hand; usually in a friendly way, as in encouragement or greeting
"The audience began to clap their hands loudly when the magician finished his trick."
7
strike together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise
"clap two boards together"
8
To strike the palms of the hands together, creating a sharp sound.
"The audience erupted in applause as the comedian took the stage."
Example Sentences
"The judge clapped him in jail"
verb
"The big bird clapped its wings"
verb
"The children were clapping to the music"
verb
"the wings of the birds clapped loudly"
verb
"clap two boards together"
verb
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