claps


clap 1

C0385100 (klăp)v. clapped, clap·ping, claps v.intr.1. To strike the palms of the hands together with a sudden explosive sound, as in applauding.2. To come together suddenly with a sharp sound.v.tr.1. To strike together with a sharp sound, as one hard surface on another: clapped a book on the desk.2. To strike (the hands) together with an abrupt, loud sound, usually repeatedly: clapped hands in time to the music.3. To strike lightly but firmly with the open hand, as in greeting: clapped me on the shoulder.4. To put or place quickly and firmly: clapped the purse snatcher in jail; clapped a lid on the box.5. To arrange hastily: clapped together a plan.n.1. The act or sound of clapping the hands.2. A sudden, loud, explosive sound: a clap of thunder.3. A sharp blow with the open hand; a slap.4. Obsolete A sudden stroke of fortune, especially of bad luck.
[Middle English clappen, from Old English clæppan, clappian, to throb, and from Old Norse klappa, to clap, pat.]

clap 2

C0385100 (klăp)n. Vulgar Slang Gonorrhea. Often used with the.
[Probably from obsolete French clapoir, bubo, from Old French clapier, brothel, from Old Provençal, rabbit warren, from clap, heap of stones, perhaps of Celtic origin.]