1. clapping - noun
· a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
Synonym(s): applause, hand_clapping
Hypernym(s): approval, commendation
2. clap - verb
· put quickly or forcibly; "The judge clapped him in jail"
Hypernym(s): put, set, place, pose, position, lay
3. clap - verb
· cause to strike the air in flight; "The big bird clapped its wings"
4. clap - verb
· clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval
Synonym(s): applaud, spat, acclaim
Hypernym(s): gesticulate, gesture, motion
5. clap - verb
· clap one's hands together; "The children were clapping to the music"
Synonym(s): spat
Hypernym(s): gesticulate, gesture, motion
6. clap - verb
· strike the air in flight; "the wings of the birds clapped loudly"
7. clap - verb
· strike with the flat of the hand; usually in a friendly way, as in encouragement or greeting
Hypernym(s): hit
8. clap - verb
· strike together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise; "clap two boards together"
Hypernym(s): hit
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