clap
Translation
to clap, to applaud, (noun) a clap, (noun) a peal
Examples
The audience began to clap.
The audience began to clap.
He clapped his friend on the back.
He clapped his friend on the back.
We heard a loud clap of thunder.
We heard a loud clap of thunder.
Grammar Patterns
to clap ((for sb./sth.)) to applaud for someone or something The crowd clapped for the winner.
to clap ((sb.)) on the back/shoulder to pat someone on the back/shoulder She clapped him on the shoulder.
a clap of ((sth.)) a sudden loud noise of something A sudden clap of thunder woke me up.
Similar Words
Synonyms: applaud, pat, strike; (noun) bang, peal
Etymology
From Old English 'clappan', of imitative origin, mimicking the sound of striking.
Memory Tips
Think of the sound your hands make when they come together: 'CLAP!'