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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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2. www.bbc.co.uk › learningenglish › englishBBC Learning English - The English We Speak / Clap back

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   5 days ago · You’re listening to The English We Speak from BBC Learning English, and we’re talking about the expression ‘clap back’ which means to defend yourself from someone’s criticism. Neil...

3. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › clap upClap up - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   2 days ago · make hastily and carelessly.

4. www.pampers.com › article › when-do-babies-clap-wave-pointWhen Do Babies Clap, Wave, and Point? | Pampers

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   2 days ago · Every child develops at their own rate, but in general, babies usually begin to clap around 8 to 12 months of age. The milestone of clapping is an exciting one, as it’s one of the first signs that your baby is starting to communicate and engage with others.

5. www.familyeducation.com › teens › social-developmentA Guide to New Teen Slang and Gen Z Slang Trends

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   5 days ago · A Guide to New Teen Slang and Gen Z Slang Trends. Learn the meaning of Gen Z slang and the latest TikTok trends and phrases that are popular with teens today with our Gen Z slang guide. Robin Enan. Updated: July 1, 2024. Does Gen Z have their own secret language or are you just old?

6. www.autismparentingmagazine.com › autism-stimming-causesHand Flapping and Stimming in Autism - Autism Parenting Magazine

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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.

7. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Cleft_lip_and_cleft_palateCleft lip and cleft palate - Wikipedia

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   3 days ago · A cleft palate occurs when the palate (the roof of the mouth) contains an opening into the nose. [1] . The term orofacial cleft refers to either condition or to both occurring together. These disorders can result in feeding problems, speech problems, hearing problems, and frequent ear infections. [1] .

8. arxiv.org › html › 2405Naturalistic Music Decoding from EEG Data via Latent Diffusion...

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   3 days ago · Abstract. In this article, we explore the potential of using latent diffusion models, a family of powerful generative models, for the task of reconstructing naturalistic music from electroencephalogram (EEG) recordings. Unlike simpler music with limited timbres, such as MIDI-generated tunes or monophonic pieces, the focus here is on intricate ...