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   clap

   /klap/

   verb

   • 1. strike the palms of (one's hands) together repeatedly, typically in order to applaud someone or something: "Agnes clapped her hands in glee" Similar applaudclap one's handsgive someone a round of applauseput one's hands togethergive someone a standing ovationapplaud someone to the echoinformal:give someone a (big) handbring the house downgive it upOpposite boojeer
   • ▪ show approval of (a person or action) by clapping: "Louisa clapped his performance" Similar applaudclap one's handsgive someone a round of applauseput one's hands togethergive someone a standing ovationapplaud someone to the echoinformal:give someone a (big) handbring the house downgive it upOpposite boojeer
   • ▪ strike the palms of (one's hands) together once, especially as a signal: "the teacher clapped his hands to restore discipline"
   • ▪ (of a bird) flap (its wings) audibly: "the hawk shook itself and clapped its wings" Similar flapbeatflutter
   • 2. slap (someone) encouragingly on the back or shoulder: "as they parted, he clapped Owen on the back" Similar slapstrikehitsmackcrackbangthumpcuffpatinformal:whackthwackwallop
   • ▪ place (a hand) briefly against or over one's mouth or forehead as a gesture of dismay or regret: "he swore and clapped a hand to his forehead" Similar slapstrikehitsmackcrackbangthumpcuffpatinformal:whackthwackwallop

   noun

   • 1. an act of striking together the palms of the hands: "when they stop I give them a clap" Similar round of applausehandhandclapstanding ovation
   • ▪ a friendly slap or pat on the back or shoulder. Similar slapblowsmackcrackthumpcuffinformal:whackthwack
   • 2. an explosive sound, especially of thunder: "a clap of thunder echoed through the valley" Similar crackcrashbangboomthunderclap

   Word Origin Old Englishclappan ‘throb, beat’, of imitative origin. clap1 (sense 1 of the verb) dates from late Middle English.

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   Jun 23, 2024 · Gonorrhea, or “the clap,” is a sexually transmitted infection that often doesn’t cause symptoms. Learn more about this STI and preventing its spread.

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   1 day ago · Stimming can take the form of hand flapping, verbal noises or tics, other movements such as rocking, and many more behaviors. There are several reasons stimming can occur in children and adults with autism. Let’s take a look at some of the main types of stimming and the possible triggers.