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The action by which someone or something claps
“During the intense concert, the clapping of the audience became a rhythmic accompaniment to the music.”
The act of imposing a rule, regulation, fees, etc.
Present participle for to applaud, especially in approval or admiration
“Not only did they clap enthusiastically, but they also shouted, snapped their fingers, and created an appreciative atmosphere.”
Present participle for to hit or strike someone or something
“People rushed over to clap Jeff on the back, hug Bethany, and congratulate the both of them.”
(informal) Present participle for to put someone or something somewhere, or in a given place
“The mayor of this place has had the impudence to seize a captain in your Majesty's service, clap him in prison, and refuses to surrender him to me, his commander.”
Present participle for to flap audibly, especially wings (of a bird or similar species)
“At the sound, the birds rise and clap their wide, black wings.”
Present participle for to make a loud, deep, resonant sound
(close around or over) Present participle for to come into contact with (something) so as to grasp and hold it
Present participle for to make a sudden, sharp noise, or succession of noises
Present participle for to restrain with chains or manacles
Present participle for to impose or inflict something undesirable on someone
Present participle for to touch quickly and gently with the flat of the hand
Present participle for to securely fasten something (to something else)
(of an object) Present participle for to put in a particular position or location
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