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Clap Definition & Meaning

1. To strike the palms of the hands together to make a sharp sound.

Example: The audience began to clap as the performer finished their song.

2. To applaud or show approval by clapping.

Example: The crowd clapped loudly after the speaker finished their inspiring speech.

3. To slap or strike something with a sharp noise.

Example: The teacher clapped the ruler on the desk to get the students' attention.

4. To fold or fasten something with a sudden motion.

Example: She clapped the book shut and stood up from her chair.

5. To contract or close something tightly.

Example: The bird's wings clapped together as it flew off into the sky.

Examples of the word clap used in sentences.

  • I like to clap my hands when I hear my favorite song.
  • The children were so happy that they began to clap their hands in excitement.
  • You should clap loudly to show your appreciation for the performer.
  • Let's clap for our team's victory in the football match!
  • I like to clap along to the beat of the music.
  • The audience gave a loud clap at the end of the performance.
  • The children were eager to clap for their friend who won the spelling bee.
  • Don't forget to clap the chalkboard erasers outside after class.
  • I accidentally clapped my hands together too loudly and startled my cat.
  • The audience started to clap after the magician's trick.
  • The motivational speaker inspired us to clap for ourselves after achieving a goal, no matter how small it may seem.
  • During the concert, the audience started to clap enthusiastically after every song.
  • We clapped our way through the crowd to get to the front of the stage at the music festival.
  • The little girl was so excited to see the dolphins at the aquarium, she couldn't stop clapping her hands.
  • As a sign of appreciation, the teacher would clap her hands after every student's presentation.
  • After the play ended, the actors came out to take a bow and the audience once again erupted in a thunderous clap.
  • The teacher asked the students to clap for their classmate who had just won the poetry competition.
  • The children clapped with joy as they saw the magician's rabbit appear out of nowhere during the magic show.
  • She stood up from her chair and started to clap her hands excitedly when she heard the news about her promotion.
  • The audience erupted in applause and began to clap as soon as the band finished their set.
  • It was embarrassing when the students tried to clap along to the music, but they were off-beat and out of sync.
  • The principal gave a stern clap of his hands, silencing the noisy students in the hallway.
  • The sound of the heavy rainfall made the leaves clap against the window pane, creating a soothing rhythm.
  • You can't simply clap your way to success, but hard work and dedication can get you there.
  • After the singer's amazing performance, the audience gave a standing ovation and a thunderous clap.
  • We should always give a clap to our volunteers who work tirelessly to make our community a better place.
  • It's fantastic to see people from all over the world come together and clap for their favorite athletes during the Olympic Games.
  • The teacher used a clap to get the attention of the noisy students, and they immediately quieted down and listened to her instruction.
  • Everyone in the room burst into a clap when the CEO announced the company's record-breaking profits for the year.
  • The performance of the orchestra was so incredible that the audience gave them a standing ovation and thunderous clap.
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