| Clap (clap) |
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| v. t. | (kl p) |
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| Clap |
| [imp. *** p. p. Clapped (kl&abreve]pt);
p. pr. *** vb. n. Clapping.] [AS.
clappan] akin to Icel. *** Sw. klappa, D,
klappen, to clap, prate, G. klaffen, v. i., to |
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.
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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.
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| Clap (clap) |
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| n. | (klp) |
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| Clap |
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A loud noise made by sudden collision; a
bang.
A burst of sound; a sudden
explosion.
A single, sudden act or motion; a
stroke; a blow.
A striking of hands to express
approbation.
Noisy talk; chatter.
The nether part of
the beak of a hawk.
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| Clap (clap) |
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| n. | (?) |
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| Clap |
| [Cf. OF.
clapoir.] |
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