Clap
Pronunciation: /ˈklæp/
Clap (verb)
- to hit your hands together to make a noise, often to show approval.
- to quickly put your hand on someone's shoulder or back in a friendly way.
Examples
- The audience clapped after the performance.
- She clapped her hands to get everyone's attention.
Common collocations: clap hands, clap loudly, clap in time, clap on the back, clap on the shoulder
Clap (noun)
- the sound made when people hit their hands together to show approval.
- a sudden, loud noise like a bang.
Examples
- The clap of the audience filled the room.
- A loud clap followed the speech.