Definition of Clap

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"
Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.

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Unscramble clap

12 unscramble word found using the letters clap.

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