Clap (Noun)
Meaning 1
A sudden very loud noise.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- The firework exploded with a loud clap that startled everyone in the crowd.
- A sudden clap of thunder shook the small airplane, making the passengers gasp.
- A clap of gunfire echoed through the deserted alley, sending pedestrians running for cover.
- The massive tree branch broke with a deafening clap, splitting the air and sending splinters flying.
- A loud clap of thunder woke me up in the middle of the night, making me sit up in bed with a start.
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Meaning 2
A common venereal disease caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae; symptoms are painful urination and pain around the urethra.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
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Meaning 3
A sharp abrupt noise as if two objects hit together; may be repeated.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- The firework exploded with a loud clap that made everyone cover their ears.
- A single clap of thunder boomed outside, and then it started raining.
- She emphasized her point with a sharp clap of her hands, making the students fall silent.
- The crackpot's pistol went off with a loud clap, sending pigeons flying.
- The conductor gave a crisp clap and the orchestra began to play.