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CLAP

Definition:

1. [noun] a sudden very loud noise
   Synonyms: bang, eruption, blast, loud noise
   
   
2. [noun] a common venereal disease caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae; symptoms are painful urination and pain around the urethra
   Synonyms: gonorrhea, gonorrhoea
   
   
3. [noun] a sharp abrupt noise as if two objects hit together; may be repeated
   Synonyms: clack
   
   
4. [verb] put quickly or forcibly; "The judge clapped him in jail"
   
   
5. [verb] cause to strike the air in flight; "The big bird clapped its wings"
   
   
6. [verb] clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval
   Synonyms: applaud, spat, acclaim
   
   
7. [verb] clap one's hands together; "The children were clapping to the music"
   Synonyms: spat
   
   
8. [verb] strike the air in flight; "the wings of the birds clapped loudly"
   
   
9. [verb] strike with the flat of the hand; usually in a friendly way, as in encouragement or greeting
   
   
10. [verb] strike together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise; "clap two boards together"
    
    

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Related Words:

• bravo
• water hammer

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