clap
1 (klăp)
[Middle English clappen, from Old English clæppan, clappian, to throb,, and from Old Norse klappa, to clap, pat.]
verb: clapped, clap·ping, claps.
intransitive verb
- To strike the palms of the hands together with a sudden explosive sound, as in applauding.
- To come together suddenly with a sharp sound.
transitive verb
- To strike together with a sharp sound, as one hard surface on another: clapped a book on the desk.
- To strike (the hands) together with an abrupt, loud sound, usually repeatedly: clapped hands in time to the music.
- To strike lightly but firmly with the open hand, as in greeting: clapped me on the shoulder.
- To put or place quickly and firmly: clapped the purse snatcher in jail; clapped a lid on the box.
- To arrange hastily: clapped together a plan.
noun
- The act or sound of clapping the hands.
- A sudden, loud, explosive sound: a clap of thunder.
- A sharp blow with the open hand; a slap.
- Obsolete A sudden stroke of fortune, especially of bad luck.
clap
2 (klăp)
[Probably from obsolete French clapoir, bubo, from Old French clapier, brothel, from Old Provençal, rabbit warren, from clap, heap of stones, perhaps of Celtic origin.]
noun
Vulgar Slang- Gonorrhea. Often used with the.
