clap meaning and definition

CLAP noun

Definition of clap (noun)

1. a sudden very loud noise
   • synonyms: bam, bang, blast, eruption
2. a common venereal disease caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae; symptoms are painful urination and pain around the urethra
   • synonyms: gonorrhea, gonorrhoea
3. a sharp abrupt noise as if two objects hit together; may be repeated
   • synonyms: clack

CLAP verb

Definition of clap (verb)

1. put quickly or forcibly
   • "The judge clapped him in jail"
2. cause to strike the air in flight
   • "The big bird clapped its wings"
3. clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval
   • synonyms: acclaim, applaud, spat
   • antonym: boo
4. clap one's hands together
   • "The children were clapping to the music"
   • synonyms: spat
5. strike the air in flight
   • "the wings of the birds clapped loudly"
6. strike with the flat of the hand; usually in a friendly way, as in encouragement or greeting
7. strike together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise
   • "clap two boards together"