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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.