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Definition clap in British English

clap verb

verb
/klæp/
1

to hit your hands together many times to show that you liked something or admire someone

Example

At the end of the speech everyone clapped.

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1.1

to hit your hands together, for example to get someone's attention or because you are happy

Example

The children clapped their hands in excitement.

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2

to suddenly put something somewhere

Example

He had to clap his hands over his ears to shut out the noise.

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Definition clap in British English