The meaning of CLAP is to strike (two things, such as two flat, hard surfaces) together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise. How to use clap in a sentence.

1. to strike the palms of (one's hands) together, usu. repeatedly, esp. to express approval.

clap noun [C] (PUTTING HANDS TOGETHER) the act of hitting your hands together to make a short, loud noise, esp. at the end of a speech or performance to show that you are pleased:

When you clap, you hit your hands together to show appreciation or attract attention.

Definition of clap verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

6 days ago · clap (plural claps) Two men clapping. The act of striking the palms of the hands, or any two surfaces, together. He summoned the waiter with a clap.

clap verb (HANDS) Add to word list B1 to hit your hands together, often repeatedly, especially in order to show that you enjoyed a performance:

The crowd clapped and cheered for more. (Definition of clap from the Webster's Essential Mini Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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To clap is to strike your hands together. After an awesome play, an audience will clap and maybe even stand up and hoot. A clap is also any loud or sharp noise or collision, like a clap of …