Word Finder - clap

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The act of striking the palms of the hands, or any two surfaces, together.

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He summoned the waiter with a clap.

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The explosive sound of thunder.

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Any loud, sudden, explosive sound made by striking hard surfaces together, or resembling such a sound.

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Off in the distance, he heard the clap of thunder.

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A slap with the hand, usually in a jovial manner.

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His father's affection never went further than a handshake or a clap on the shoulder.

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A single, sudden act or motion; a stroke; a blow.

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The nether part of the beak of a hawk.

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A dropping of cow dung (presumably from the sound made as it hits the ground)

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To strike the palms of the hands together, creating a sharp sound.

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The children began to clap in time with the music.

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To applaud.

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It isn’t the singers they are clapping; it's the composer.

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To slap with the hand in a jovial manner.

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He would often clap his teammates on the back for encouragement.

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To bring two surfaces together forcefully, creating a sharp sound.

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He clapped across the floor in his boots.

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To come together suddenly with noise.

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To create or assemble (something) hastily (usually followed by up or together).

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The rival factions clapped up a truce.

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To set or put, usually in haste.

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She was the prettiest thing I'd ever clapped eyes on.

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To shoot (somebody) with a gun.