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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.

Synonyms

  • Bam
  • Blast
  • Bang
  • Eruption

Hypernyms

  • Noise

Hyponyms

  • Water Hammer

Related Words

  • Clap (verb)

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.

Synonyms

  • Gonorrhoea
  • Gonorrhea

Hypernyms

  • Sexually Transmitted Disease
  • Venereal Disease
  • Social Disease
  • Dose
  • VD
  • Cupid's Itch
  • Venus's Curse
  • STD
  • Cupid's Disease

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.

Synonyms

  • Clack

Hypernyms

  • Noise

Related Words

  • Clap (verb)
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