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Definition or meaning of the English word Clap
To come together suddenly with noise. (v. i.). The nether part of the beak of a hawk. (n.). Noisy talk; chatter. (n.). A striking of hands to express approbation. (n.). A single; sudden act or motion; a stroke; a blow. (n.). A burst of sound; a sudden explosion. (n.). A loud noise made by sudden collision; a bang. (n.). To enter with alacrity and briskness; -- with to or into. (v. i.). To strike the hands together in applause. (v. i.). To knock; as at a door. (v. i.). To express contempt or derision. (v. t.). To manifest approbation of; by striking the hands together; to applaud; as; to clap a performance. (v. t.). To thrust; drive; put; or close; in a hasty or abrupt manner; -- often followed by to; into; on; or upon. (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. (v. t.). To talk noisily; to chatter loudly. (v. i.). |
