a sudden very loud noise
Used in a Sentence
clap
How to use clap in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for clap.
Editorial note
They just clap with their mouth and the bee is gone.
Examples5
Definitions10
Parts of speech2
Quick take
a sudden very loud noise
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of clap gathered in one view.
a common venereal disease caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae; symptoms are painful urination and pain around the urethra
a sharp abrupt noise as if two objects hit together; may be repeated
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for clap.
noun
a sudden very loud noise
noun
a common venereal disease caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae; symptoms are painful urination and pain around the urethra
See also: gonorrhea, gonorrhoea
noun
a sharp abrupt noise as if two objects hit together; may be repeated
See also: clack
verb
put quickly or forcibly; "The judge clapped him in jail"
verb
cause to strike the air in flight; "The big bird clapped its wings"
verb
clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval
verb
clap one's hands together; "The children were clapping to the music"
See also: spat
verb
strike the air in flight; "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; "clap two boards together"
Example sentences
They just clap with their mouth and the bee is gone.
Let's take a moment to golf clap their mediocrity.
"Must clap harder or leader will do away with me."Someday these people are going to be free of oppression.
You do some open mics where people are talking to their friends or facing the bar, turning to clap perfunctorily.
More deeply entrenching the idea that sacrificing selfish pursuits for the betterment of the human race is a noble ideal is for more constructive than emotive clap trap.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use clap in a sentence?
They just clap with their mouth and the bee is gone.
What does clap mean?
a sudden very loud noise
What part of speech is clap?
clap is commonly used as noun, verb.