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Meaning of clapped

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

clapped

Pronunciation:/klæpt/

verb

Definitions

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

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

  2. To applaud.

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

  3. To slap with the hand in a jovial manner.

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

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

    Example: He clapped across the floor in his boots.