clapping Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
   hand clapping; applause.
   
2. verb put quickly or forcibly
   clap.
   
   • The judge clapped him in jail
3. verb cause to strike the air in flight
   clap.
   
   • The big bird clapped its wings
4. verb clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval
   applaud; acclaim; spat; clap.
   
5. verb clap one's hands together
   spat; clap.
   
   • The children were clapping to the music
6. verb strike the air in flight
   clap.
   
   • the wings of the birds clapped loudly
7. verb strike with the flat of the hand; usually in a friendly way, as in encouragement or greeting
   clap.
   
8. verb strike together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise
   clap.
   
   • clap two boards together

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