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Noun
  • a sharp abrupt noise as if two objects hit together; may be repeated
  • a common venereal disease caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae; symptoms are painful urination and pain around the urethra
  • a sudden very loud noise
Verb
  • strike together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise
    • clap two boards together
  • strike with the flat of the hand; usually in a friendly way, as in encouragement or greeting
  • strike the air in flight
    • the wings of the birds clapped loudly
  • clap one's hands together
    • The children were clapping to the music
  • clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval
  • cause to strike the air in flight
    • The big bird clapped its wings
  • put quickly or forcibly
    • The judge clapped him in jail
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