Claps
/klæps/
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Scrabble:9 ptsWWF:12 pts5 letters
Definition of Claps
noun
- The act of striking the palms of the hands, or any two surfaces, together.
"He summoned the waiter with a clap."
- The explosive sound of thunder.
- Any loud, sudden, explosive sound made by striking hard surfaces together, or resembling such a sound.
"Off in the distance, he heard the clap of thunder."
- A slap with the hand, usually in a jovial manner.
"His father's affection never went further than a handshake or a clap on the shoulder."
- A single, sudden act or motion; a stroke; a blow.
verb
- To strike the palms of the hands together, creating a sharp sound.
"The children began to clap in time with the music."
- To applaud.
"It isn’t the singers they are clapping; it's the composer."
- To slap with the hand in a jovial manner.
"He would often clap his teammates on the back for encouragement."
- To bring two surfaces together forcefully, creating a sharp sound.
"He clapped across the floor in his boots."
- To come together suddenly with noise.
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