Pronunciation: /klæp/
noun the act of striking the palms of the hands together with a sudden explosive sound
A1 I heard a loud clap of thunder during the storm.
A2 The audience gave a big clap at the end of the performance.
B1 The sound of the clap echoed through the empty room.
B2 She gave a sarcastic clap in response to his rude comment.
C1 The clap of the door closing signaled the end of the meeting.
C2 The clap of the waves against the shore was a soothing sound.
verb to strike the palms of the hands together with a sudden explosive sound
A1 The children clapped their hands in excitement.
A2 She clapped her friend on the back to congratulate him.
B1 The audience clapped loudly after the performance.
B2 He clapped his hands together to get everyone's attention.
C1 The conductor clapped his baton to start the orchestra.
C2 The politician clapped his hands in approval during the speech.
formal The audience began to clap as the orchestra finished their performance.
informal Let's clap for the winner of the talent show!
slang I'll give you a clap on the back for that great presentation.
figurative Her words were like a clap of thunder, shocking everyone in the room.
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