clap

/klæp/ nounverb
4 letters1 syllable8 points in Scrabble®11 points in WWF®
DEFINITIONS10
NOUN
1

A common venereal disease caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae; symptoms are painful urination and pain around the urethra.

2

A sharp abrupt noise as if two objects hit together; may be repeated.

3

A sudden very loud noise.

VERB
1

Strike with the flat of the hand; usually in a friendly way, as in encouragement or greeting.

2

Clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval.

3

Clap one's hands together.

“The children were clapping to the music”

4

Cause to strike the air in flight.

“The big bird clapped its wings”

5

Put quickly or forcibly.

“The judge clapped him in jail”

6

Strike the air in flight.

“the wings of the birds clapped loudly”

7

Strike together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise.

“clap two boards together”

WORD FORMS
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Words With Friends®11 points
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