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Word: Clap
Speech Type: Verb
Old English clappan ‘throb, beat’, of imitative origin. clap (sense 1 of the verb) dates from late Middle English
klap
strike the palms of (one's hands) together repeatedly, typically in order to applaud someone or something
Short Definition:strike hands together
Examples:- Agnes clapped her hands in glee
- the crowd was clapping and cheering
slap (someone) encouragingly on the back or shoulder
Short Definition:slap someone on back
Examples:- as they parted, he clapped Owen on the back
Word: Clap
Speech Type: Noun
klap
an act of striking together the palms of the hands
Short Definition:act of clapping
Examples:- when they stop I give them a clap
- there was no crescendo of applause, just a lone volley of claps
an explosive sound, especially of thunder
Short Definition:explosive sound
Examples:- a clap of thunder echoed through the valley
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