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clap

verb

/klæp/

Meaning

To strike the palms of the hands together, usually to express approval or create a sharp sound.

The audience began to clap loudly after the performance.

clap your hands

applaud, cheer, smack, slap

boo, jeer

clap loudly, clap hands, clap along, clap for someone

To speak ambiguously or avoid giving a clear answer.

Making future estimates based on existing information

to pay to receive a service regularly; to agree with or support something

to attack continuously with bombs, questions, or other forces

Kept happening or carried on without stopping.

to make something magnetic or to strongly attract