Definitions
There are 10 meanings of the word
Claps.
How to pronounce claps:
US
Claps - 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)
clack13Claps - 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 claps her hands in excitement."
"The audience claps enthusiastically after the performance."
"He claps his friend on the back as a sign of congratulations."
"The teacher claps to get the students' attention."
"The baby claps in delight when he sees his favorite toy."
Word Game Points
Is CLAPS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, claps is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
CLAPS has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is CLAPS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, claps is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCLAPS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.
Is CLAPS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, claps is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCLAPS has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.
