Clap (Verb)
Meaning 1
Cause to strike the air in flight; "The big bird clapped its wings".
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Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
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Meaning 2
Clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval.
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
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Meaning 3
Clap one's hands together; "The children were clapping to the music".
Classification
Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.
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Meaning 4
Strike with the flat of the hand; usually in a friendly way, as in encouragement or greeting.
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Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Meaning 5
Strike the air in flight; "the wings of the birds clapped loudly".
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
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Meaning 6
Strike together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise; "clap two boards together".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.