The meaning of CLAP is to strike (two things, such as two flat, hard surfaces) together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise. How to use clap in a sentence.

1 day ago · clap (plural claps) Two men clapping. The act of striking the palms of the hands, or any two surfaces, together.

CLAP definition: to strike the palms of (one's hands) against one another resoundingly, and usually repeatedly, especially to express approval. See examples of clap used in a sentence.

There were a few claps, and then embarrassing silence. A clap of thunder is the sudden, loud noise of thunder.

1. to strike the palms of (one's hands) together, usu. repeatedly, esp. to express approval.

Definition of clap verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

to strike (an object) against something quickly and forcefully, producing an abrupt, sharp sound, or a series of such sounds: to clap a book on the table. to bring together forcefully (facing …

To clap is to strike your hands together. After an awesome play, an audience will clap and maybe even stand up and hoot. A clap is also any loud or sharp noise or collision, like a clap of …

If you clap your hand or an object onto something, you put it there quickly and firmly. I clapped a hand over her mouth. [VERB noun preposition]

CLAP meaning: 1 : to hit the palms of your hands together usually more than once; 2 : to suddenly put the palm of your hand on someone or something