clap
1. clap \'klap\ vb or clapped also clapt; also clap.ping [ME clappen, fr.
OE clppan; akin to OHG klapho-n]to beat, L gle-ba clod - more at CLIP
1: to strike together (as two flat hard surfaces) so as to produce a sharp
percussive noise 2a: to strike (the hands) together repeatedly usu. in
applause 2b: APPLAUD 3: to strike with the flat of the hand in a friendly
way 4: to put or apply energetically 5: to improvise hastily 1: to
produce a percussive sound; esp : SLAM 2: to go abruptly or briskly 3:
APPLAUD
2. clap n 1: a device that makes a clapping noise obs 2: a sudden stroke
of fortune and esp. ill fortune 3: a loud percussive noise; specif : a
sudden crash of thunder 4a: a sudden blow 4b: a friendly slap 5: the
sound of clapping hands; esp : APPLAUSE
3. clap n [MF clapoir bubo] : GONORRHEA