clap

(noun) a sudden very loud noise. Synonyms: bang, eruption, blast, bam.

(noun) a common venereal disease caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae; symptoms are painful urination and pain around the urethra. Synonyms: gonorrhea, gonorrhoea.

(noun) a sharp abrupt noise as if two objects hit together; may be repeated. Synonyms: clack.

(verb) put quickly or forcibly. Examples: "The judge clapped him in jail."

(verb) cause to strike the air in flight. Examples: "The big bird clapped its wings."

(verb) clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval. Synonyms: applaud, spat, acclaim.

(verb) clap one's hands together. Synonyms: spat. Examples: "The children were clapping to the music."

(verb) strike the air in flight. Examples: "The wings of the birds clapped loudly."

(verb) strike with the flat of the hand; usually in a friendly way, as in encouragement or greeting.

(verb) strike together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise. Examples: "Clap two boards together."