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clap

Definition

  • verb: to hit the palms of your hands together usually more than once
  • verb: to strike (as two flat hard surfaces) together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise
  • usually singular
  • synonyms: applaud, bang, stroke

Examples

  • The conductor 'clapped' her hands twice, and the musicians stopped talking and prepared to play.

  • The 'clapping' [='applause'] increased as the lead actors bowed to the audience.

  • He 'clapped' his hand over his mouth when he realized what he had said.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) I'm sorry. I'm sorry. It's okay. Carry on. It's fine. Okay, let's give her another little clap. Good girl. Now take a bow. You go sit down. Good girl. Who's gonna come up next? Yeah? 'Bout time you came (..)
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