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clapped

/klæpt/ · verb

Meaning

  1. To strike the palms of the hands together, creating a sharp sound.
  2. To applaud.
  3. To slap with the hand in a jovial manner.
  4. To bring two surfaces together forcefully, creating a sharp sound.
  5. To come together suddenly with noise.
  6. To create or assemble (something) hastily (usually followed by up or together).

Etymology / origin

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Related words

applause(English)hand clapping(English)applauded(English)asked(English)posed(English)set(English)welcomed(English)lauded(English)clap(English)irons(English)cheered(English)laughed(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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