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clap
1
 (kl  p)
KEY
VERB:
clapped
,
clap·ping
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claps
VERB:
intr.
- To strike the palms of the hands together with a sudden explosive sound, as in applauding.
- To come together suddenly with a sharp sound.
VERB:
tr.
- To strike together with a sharp sound, as one hard surface on another:
clapped a book on the desk.
- To strike (the hands) together with an abrupt, loud sound, usually repeatedly:
clapped hands in time to the music.
- To strike lightly but firmly with the open hand, as in greeting:
clapped me on the shoulder.
- To put or place quickly and firmly:
clapped the purse snatcher in jail; clapped a lid on the box.
- To arrange hastily:
clapped together a plan.
NOUN:
- The act or sound of clapping the hands.
- A sudden, loud, explosive sound:
a clap of thunder.
- A sharp blow with the open hand; a slap.
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Obsolete
A sudden stroke of fortune, especially of bad luck.
ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English clappen, from Old English clęppan, clappian, to throb,, and from Old Norse klappa, to clap, pat
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