Definition of clap

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Clap (n.) A burst of sound; a sudden explosion.

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Clinker-built :: Clinker-built (a.) Having the side planks (af a boat) so arranged that the lower edge of each overlaps the upper edge of the plank next below it like clapboards on a house. See Lapstreak.
Personification :: Personification (n.) A figure of speech in which an inanimate object or abstract idea is represented as animated, or endowed with personality; prosopop/ia; as, the floods clap their hands..
Clapcake :: Clapcake (n.) Oatmeal cake or bread clapped or beaten till it is thin.
Thunderclap :: Thunderclap (n.) A sharp burst of thunder; a sudden report of a discharge of atmospheric electricity.
Applaud :: Applaud (v. t.) To show approval of by clapping the hands, acclamation, or other significant sign..
Flop :: Flop (v. t.) To clap or strike, as a bird its wings, a fish its tail, etc.; to flap..
Bell :: Bell (n.) A hollow metallic vessel, usually shaped somewhat like a cup with a flaring mouth, containing a clapper or tongue, and giving forth a ringing sound on being struck..
Applause :: Applause (n.) The act of applauding; approbation and praise publicly expressed by clapping the hands, stamping or tapping with the feet, acclamation, huzzas, or other means; marked commendation..
Knacker :: Knacker (n.) One of two or more pieces of bone or wood held loosely between the fingers, and struck together by moving the hand; -- called also clapper..
Clapped :: Clapped (imp. & p. p.) of Cla.
Clacker :: Clacker (n.) One who clacks; that which clacks; especially, the clapper of a mill..
Claptrap :: Claptrap (a.) Contrived for the purpose of making a show, or gaining applause; deceptive; unreal..
Claptrap :: Claptrap (n.) A trick or device to gain applause; humbug.
Clack :: Clack (v. t.) Anything that causes a clacking noise, as the clapper of a mill, or a clack valve..
Beclap :: Beclap (v. t.) To catch; to grasp; to insnare.
Paunch :: Paunch (n.) The thickened rim of a bell, struck by the clapper..
Clap :: Clap (v. i.) To come together suddenly with noise.
Spat :: Spat (v. t.) To slap, as with the open hand; to clap together; as the hands..
Clap :: Clap (v. t.) To express contempt or derision.
Clearstarch :: Clearstarch (v. t.) To stiffen with starch, and then make clear by clapping with the hands; as, to clearstarch muslin..
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