Definition of clap

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Clap (n.) A striking of hands to express approbation.

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Clap :: Clap (v. i.) To come together suddenly with noise.
Clapper :: Clapper (n.) That which strikes or claps, as the tongue of a bell, or the piece of wood that strikes a mill hopper, etc. See Illust. of Bell..
Knacker :: Knacker (n.) One of two or more pieces of bone or wood held loosely between the fingers, and struck together by moving the hand; -- called also clapper..
Applause :: Applause (n.) The act of applauding; approbation and praise publicly expressed by clapping the hands, stamping or tapping with the feet, acclamation, huzzas, or other means; marked commendation..
Clap :: Clap (v. i.) To enter with alacrity and briskness; -- with to or into.
Clap :: Clap (v. t.) To strike; to slap; to strike, or strike together, with a quick motion, so, as to make a sharp noise; as, to clap one's hands; a clapping of wings..
Clap :: Clap (v. i.) To knock, as at a door..
Bell :: Bell (n.) A hollow metallic vessel, usually shaped somewhat like a cup with a flaring mouth, containing a clapper or tongue, and giving forth a ringing sound on being struck..
Applaud :: Applaud (v. t.) To show approval of by clapping the hands, acclamation, or other significant sign..
Clap :: Clap (n.) A striking of hands to express approbation.
Buffet :: Buffet (v. t.) To deaden the sound of (bells) by muffling the clapper.
Clapperclaw :: Clapperclaw (v. t.) To abuse with the tongue; to revile; to scold.
Clap :: Clap (n.) Gonorrhea.
Afterclap :: Afterclap (n.) An unexpected subsequent event; something disagreeable happening after an affair is supposed to be at an end.
Clapboard :: Clapboard (v. t.) To cover with clapboards; as, to clapboard the sides of a house..
Clap :: Clap (n.) A burst of sound; a sudden explosion.
Clapping :: Clapping (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Cla.
Clap :: Clap (v. t.) To express contempt or derision.
Claptrap :: Claptrap (a.) Contrived for the purpose of making a show, or gaining applause; deceptive; unreal..
Claptrap :: Claptrap (n.) A trick or device to gain applause; humbug.
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