hand clapping
Definition
Noun: A demonstration of approval or appreciation expressed by striking the palms of one's hands together repeatedly to create a sound.
Usage
"Hand clapping" is used to describe the specific action and sound of applause. It is a formal or descriptive term for clapping. - The performance concluded with enthusiastic hand clapping from the entire audience. - The only sound in the quiet room was the gentle hand clapping of a few supporters.
Advanced Usage
- As a gerund/noun phrase: Often functions as a compound noun to specify the type of sound or approval.
- The rhythmic hand clapping provided a beat for the singers.
Variants and Related Words
- Applause (n.): The more common general term for the act of clapping hands to show approval.
- Clapping (n.): The act of striking the hands together; can be synonymous with "hand clapping" but is less formal.
- Ovation (n.): Sustained and enthusiastic applause.
Synonyms
- Applause
- Acclamation
- Clapping
Related Phrases/Idioms
- A round of applause: A period of clapping.
- Let's give the speaker a round of applause.
- To clap hands: The verb form of the action.
- The audience clapped their hands for several minutes.
Noun
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a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
