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clap
I. \ˈklap\ verb
(clapped also clapt ; clapped also clapt ; clapping ; claps)
Etymology: Middle English clappen, cleppen, from Old English clappian, clæppan to clap, beat, throb; akin to Old High German klaphōn to beat, Old Norse klappa, Latin glēba clod — more at clip
transitive verb
1.
a. : to strike together (as two flat hard surfaces) so as to produce a sharp percussive noise or series of such noises
< clapped his head on a rafter >
< clap shut a book >
< clap a stick along a picket fence >
b. of a bird : to beat (the wings) so as to strike each other, the sides, or the air noisily
2.
a. : to beat (one's hands usually flat or slightly cupped palm against palm) together repeatedly so as to produce a series of sharp percussive noises
< the children clapped hands as they danced >
often as a sign of pleasure or approval
< the curtain went up and everyone clapped hands >
b. : to show pleasure at or approval of (as a performer or performance) by making such noises especially with one's hands : applaud
< they clapped the speaker >
3.
a.
(1) : to strike with the flat of the hand and often as a gesture of friendship or encouragement
< clapped his friend on the back >
(2) dialect Britain : to pat endearingly : stroke, caress
b.
(1) obsolete : to strike (hands) with someone as a sign of closing a bargain
(2) obsolete : pledge
< ere I could make thee open thy white hand and clap thyself my love — Shakespeare >
4. : to strike (as bread dough or laundry) with a flat surface especially to smooth or flatten
5.
a. : to place, put, or set especially with haste or energy
< clapped a piece of candy into his mouth >
< clap him into jail >
< clap eyes on a person >
< clap an awning up >
b. : to put on and fasten securely
< clap a muzzle on a dog >
6. : to make, contrive, or provide in a hasty or botched-up manner — used with together or up
< they clapped the house together >
< clap up a conspiracy >
7. : to lay or apply (as a legal action or writ) — often used with on or upon
< clap an attachment on a person's house >
intransitive verb
1. : to produce a percussive or explosive noise or series of such noises
< the loose shutters clapped against the house >
< the thunder clapped against the valley walls >
2. : to close noisily : slam
< the windows clapped shut >
< the doors clapped to >
3. : to talk noisily : chatter on : prate
< her tongue could clap until midnight >
4. : to begin, move, or act briskly or energetically
< clap into a song >
< his hand clapped over my mouth >
specifically : to rush precipitously : throw oneself : pounce
< he clapped out the door after the thief >
5. : to produce a series of sharp percussive noises by clapping the hands especially as a sign of pleasure or approval
< the curtain rose and the audience clapped >
6. dialect Britain : to sit down abruptly
< clap down in a chair >
: crouch suddenly
II. noun
(-s)
Etymology: Middle English clappe, cleppe, probably from Middle English clappen, cleppen, v.
1. : a device (as the clapper of a mill) that makes a clapping noise
2. obsolete : the human tongue
3. obsolete : a sudden stroke or turn of fortune, especially ill fortune
4. : a loud percussive or explosive noise: as
a. obsolete : the report of a gun
< the clap of a musket >
b. : a sudden crash of thunder
5.
a. : a sudden sometimes resounding blow or stroke
< the guard gave him a clap in the ribs with his stick >
or series of such blows or strokes
< the flock rose with a great clap of wings >
b. : a blow (as with the flat of the hand) given as a gesture of encouragement or friendship
< he gave his pal a clap on the back >
6. : the lower part of the beak of a hawk
7. : the noise made by clapping the hands
< the clap and cry of children at play >
or especially by clapping one's hands as a token of pleasure or approval
< the audience gave him a good clap >
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- at a clap
- in a clap
III. noun
(-s)
Etymology: Middle French clapoir bubo, probably from clapoire, clapier rabbit warren, house of prostitution, from Old Provençal clapier rabbit warren, heap of stones
1. : gonorrhea — often used with the
2.
a. : a swelling in the legs of horses caused by a disease
b. : the disease producing such a swelling
3. : bovine mastitis
IV. transitive verb
(clapped ; clapped ; clapping ; caps)
: to infect with gonorrhea — sometimes used with up |