definition of
clap

[1] #1 clap n. [bang, eruption, blast, bam] a sudden very loud noise. wn

[2] #2 clap v. put quickly or forcibly; "The judge clapped him in jail". wn

[3] #3 clap v. cause to strike the air in flight; "The big bird clapped its wings". wn

[4] #4 clap v. [applaud, spat, acclaim] clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval. wn

[5] #5 clap v. [spat] clap one's hands together; "The children were clapping to the music". wn