verb trans
to strike (the hands) together repeatedly, usu in applause
to applaud (a person or an act)
to strike (two flat hard surfaces) together so as to produce a loud sharp percussive noise
said of a bird: to flap (the wings) noisily
to strike (somebody) with the flat of the hand in a friendly way
He clapped his friend on the back
to place, put, or set (something or somebody) in a certain place or condition, esp energetically
They clapped him in irons
He clapped a hand to his head in dismay
to impose (e.g. a restriction)
of a bird: to flap (the wings) noisily
to applaud
to produce a sharp percussive noise
clap eyes on
see eye1
clap hold of
informal to seize (somebody or something) suddenly and energetically
[Old English clæppan]