Definitions for clap

Definitions for (noun) clap

Main entry: bam, bang, blast, clap, eruption

Definition: a sudden very loud noise


Main entry: clack, clap

Definition: a sharp abrupt noise as if two objects hit together; may be repeated


Main entry: gonorrhea, gonorrhoea, clap

Definition: a common venereal disease caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae; symptoms are painful urination and pain around the urethra


Definitions for (verb) clap

Main entry: spat, clap

Definition: clap one's hands together

Usage: The children were clapping to the music


Main entry: spat, clap, acclaim, applaud

Definition: clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval


Main entry: clap

Definition: strike together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise

Usage: clap two boards together


Main entry: clap

Definition: strike with the flat of the hand; usually in a friendly way, as in encouragement or greeting


Main entry: clap

Definition: put quickly or forcibly

Usage: The judge clapped him in jail


Main entry: clap

Definition: strike the air in flight

Usage: the wings of the birds clapped loudly


Main entry: clap

Definition: cause to strike the air in flight

Usage: The big bird clapped its wings


Visual thesaurus for clap