English · Daily Life
clap
/klæp/
[/klæp/]
to hit your hands together
Beginnerverb
Definition
To clap means to hit your hands together, often to show you like something.
Example
The crowd began to clap after the song.
The crowd began to clap after the song.
Etymology
From Old English 'clæppan', imitating the sound.
How & Where It’s Used
Common verb for applause.