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Uncommonclap
The correct spelling is clap.
How to pronounce clap
/klæp/
nounIPA: /klæp/
Say it like: Cla-p
The correct spelling is clap. The act of striking the palms of the hands, or any two surfaces, together. For example: "He summoned the waiter with a clap."
Usage Examples
“He summoned the waiter with a clap.”
“Off in the distance, he heard the clap of thunder.”
“His father's affection never went further than a handshake or a clap on the shoulder.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.The act of striking the palms of the hands, or any two surfaces, together.
- 2.The explosive sound of thunder.
- 3.Any loud, sudden, explosive sound made by striking hard surfaces together, or resembling such a sound.
- 4.A slap with the hand, usually in a jovial manner.
- 5.A single, sudden act or motion; a stroke; a blow.
verb
- 1.To strike the palms of the hands together, creating a sharp sound.
- 2.To applaud.
- 3.To slap with the hand in a jovial manner.
- 4.To bring two surfaces together forcefully, creating a sharp sound.
- 5.To come together suddenly with noise.
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