1. clap - Noun
2. clap - Verb
Gonorrhea.
To strike; to slap; to strike, or strike together, with a quick motion, so, as to make a sharp noise; as, to clap one's hands; a clapping of wings.
To thrust, drive, put, or close, in a hasty or abrupt manner; -- often followed by to, into, on, or upon.
To manifest approbation of, by striking the hands together; to applaud; as, to clap a performance.
To express contempt or derision.
To knock, as at a door.
To strike the hands together in applause.
To come together suddenly with noise.
To enter with alacrity and briskness; -- with to or into.
To talk noisily; to chatter loudly.
A loud noise made by sudden collision; a bang.
A burst of sound; a sudden explosion.
A striking of hands to express approbation.
Noisy talk; chatter.
The nether part of the beak of a hawk.
Source: Webster's dictionaryArchie Rice: Don't clap too hard – it's a very old building. John Osborne
Do you believe in fairies?...If you believe, clap your hands! J. M. Barrie
Those in the cheaper seats clap. The rest of you rattle your jewelry. John Lennon
One hand cannot clap. Arabic Proverb
You can't clap with one hand. Afghan Proverb
One hand can't clap. Palestinian Proverb