Canadian English Meaning of clap

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Definitions and Meaning of clap in English

Wordnet

clap (n)

a sudden very loud noise

a common venereal disease caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae; symptoms are painful urination and pain around the urethra

a sharp abrupt noise as if two objects hit together; may be repeated

Wordnet

clap (v)

put quickly or forcibly

cause to strike the air in flight

clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval

clap one's hands together

strike the air in flight

strike with the flat of the hand; usually in a friendly way, as in encouragement or greeting

strike together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise

Webster

clap (v. t.)

To strike; to slap; to strike, or strike together, with a quick motion, so, as to make a sharp noise; as, to clap one's hands; a clapping of wings.

To thrust, drive, put, or close, in a hasty or abrupt manner; -- often followed by to, into, on, or upon.

To manifest approbation of, by striking the hands together; to applaud; as, to clap a performance.

To express contempt or derision.

Webster

clap (v. i.)

To knock, as at a door.

To strike the hands together in applause.

To come together suddenly with noise.

To enter with alacrity and briskness; -- with to or into.

To talk noisily; to chatter loudly.

Webster

clap (n.)

A loud noise made by sudden collision; a bang.

A burst of sound; a sudden explosion.

A single, sudden act or motion; a stroke; a blow.

A striking of hands to express approbation.

Noisy talk; chatter.

The nether part of the beak of a hawk.

Gonorrhea.

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