The meaning of CLAP is to strike (two things, such as two flat, hard surfaces) together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise. How to use clap in a sentence.

1. to strike the palms of (one's hands) together, usu. repeatedly, esp. to express approval.

Clapped refers to the past tense of clap, which means to strike the palms of the hands together to create a sound, usually to show approval or appreciation. It can also be used colloquially to …

past simple and past participle of clap (Definition of clapped from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

Any loud, sudden, explosive sound made by striking hard surfaces together, or resembling such a sound. Off in the distance, he heard the clap of thunder. Give the door such a clap, as you go …

He clapped his friend on the back. to strike (an object) against something quickly and forcefully, producing an abrupt, sharp sound, or a series of such sounds.

to put or place quickly or forcefully: [~ + on + object] He clapped on his hat and dashed outside. [~ + object + on] He clapped handcuffs on the gunman and brought him outside.

When you clap, you hit your hands together to express appreciation or attract attention. The men danced and the women clapped. Midge clapped her hands, calling them back to order.

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Clapped is the past tense and past participle form of the verb "clap." It refers to the action of bringing together the palms of the hands forcefully, creating a sharp sound as a sign of …