Definitions
There are 10 meanings of the word
Clap.
How to pronounce clap:
Clap - as a noun
A sudden very loud noise
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bam7blast7eruption10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
noise5Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A common venereal disease caused by the bacterium neisseria gonorrhoeae; symptoms are painful urination and pain around the urethra
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gonorrhea13gonorrhoea14A sharp abrupt noise as if two objects hit together; may be repeated
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
clack13Clap - as a verb
Put quickly or forcibly
Example: "The judge clapped him in jail"
Cause to strike the air in flight
Example: "The big bird clapped its wings"
Clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
acclaim13applaud12spat6Hypernyms (Closely Related)
gesticulate14gesture8motion8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Clap one's hands together
Example: "The children were clapping to the music"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
spat6Strike the air in flight
Example: "The wings of the birds clapped loudly"
Strike with the flat of the hand; usually in a friendly way, as in encouragement or greeting
Strike together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise
Example: "Clap two boards together"
Example Sentences
"She received a round of applause as the audience erupted in a thunderous clap."
"The sound of a single clap echoed through the empty hallway."
"He gave her a clap on the back to congratulate her on the achievement."
"She closed her eyes and felt the gentle clap of raindrops on her face."
"The applause continued with a slow clap that gradually built in intensity."
Word Game Points
Is CLAP a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, clap is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
CLAP has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
Is CLAP a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, clap is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCLAP has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
Is CLAP a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, clap is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCLAP has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.
