clapping Definition

clap
verb clapped, clapping

tr & intr
1. To strike the palms of (one's hands) together with a loud noise, in order to mark (a rhythm), gain attention, etc.
tr & intr
2. To applaud someone or something by clapping.

Thesaurus: applaud, cheer, acclaim, approve, support.
3. To strike someone softly with the palm of the hand, usually as a friendly gesture.
4. To place forcefully.

Example: clapped the book on the table
Thesaurus: hit, strike, bang, slap, slam.
5. colloq
To put someone suddenly or forcibly (into prison, chains, etc).
(Scots)
6. To pat.

Example: She clapped the friendly dog

noun

1. An act of clapping.
2. The sudden loud explosion of noise made by thunder.

Idiom: clap eyes on someone or something

colloq
To see or catch sight of them.

Etymology: Anglo-Saxon clæppan.