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The act of striking the palms of the hands, or any two surfaces, together.

Example: 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.

Example: Off in the distance, he heard the clap of thunder.

A slap with the hand, usually in a jovial manner.

Example: His father's affection never went further than a handshake or a clap on the shoulder.

To strike the palms of the hands together, creating a sharp sound.

Example: The children began to clap in time with the music.

To applaud.

Example: It isn’t the singers they are clapping; it's the composer.

To slap with the hand in a jovial manner.

Example: He would often clap his teammates on the back for encouragement.

To bring two surfaces together forcefully, creating a sharp sound.

Example: He clapped across the floor in his boots.

(with "the") Gonorrhea.