verb
claps; clapped; clapping
to hit the palms of your hands together usually more than once
People often clap to show approval or pleasure. [no obj]
[+ obj] :to suddenly put the palm of your hand on someone or something
[+ obj] :to quickly or forcefully put someone or something in a place or position
to hit (something, such as two hard surfaces) together in a way that makes a loud noise [+ obj]
[+ obj] informal :to suddenly put (someone) in prison, jail, etc.
clap eyes on
noun
plural claps
[count] a sound made by clapping your hands
a loud, sharp sound
[count] :a friendly hit with the palm of your hand - usually singular
[singular] Brit :the act of hitting the palms of your hands together again and again to show approval or pleasure
noun
compare 2clap
the clap
slang :gonorrhea