clap

Definition

Examples

The audience began to clap loudly when the speaker finished her talk.

Word Family

Synonyms

• applaudclap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval
• cheera cry or shout of approval

Collocations

• Easy clap hands rhythmically to music
  to clap hands rhythmically to music, meaning to put quickly or forcibly
• Medium attendees clapped enthusiastically following presentation
  describing attendees clapped enthusiastically following presentation (a person who is present and participates in a meeting)
• Hard startled by a terrifying sudden thunderclap
  to startled by a terrifying sudden thunderclap, meaning to to stimulate to action
• Very Hard command guards to clap the traitor in irons
  to command guards to clap the traitor in irons, meaning to be in command of