A round or burst of applause. In later use esp. in to give (also get,etc.) a big (also good,etc.) hand (originally U.S.): to give, receive, etc…
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| 释义 | the mind > attention and judgement > esteem > approval or sanction > commendation or praise > applause > [noun] > by clapping hands (5) hand1600 A round or burst of applause. In later use esp. in to give (also get,etc.) a big (also good,etc.) hand (originally U.S.): to give, receive, etc… clapa1616 The noise made by striking the palms of the hands together; the act of so doing, esp. in token of applause; an act of applauding, a plaudit… palmistry1699 The use of one's palm or palms for various purposes. (Chiefly humorous). (In quots. 1699 at sense 2a… Applause. Obsolete. rare. clapping1871 The action of clap, v.1, in various senses; striking, noise as of striking, applause, etc. handclaps1874 In plural. The repeated clapping of the hands together to show appreciation; applause. Also occasionally in singular: a round of applause. slow han… |
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