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The correct spelling is clapping.
How to pronounce clapping
verb
IPA: /ˈklæpɪŋ/
Say it like: Cla-ppi-ng
The correct spelling is clapping. To strike the palms of the hands together, creating a sharp sound. For example: "The children began to clap in time with the music."
Usage Examples
“The children began to clap in time with the music.”
“It isn’t the singers they are clapping; it's the composer.”
“He would often clap his teammates on the back for encouragement.”
Meanings
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.
noun
- 1.The action by which someone or something claps.
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