clap

• اسم يدل على فعل ضرب كف اليد بالأخرى، ويُستعمل غالبًا للتعبير عن الاستحسان أو التصفيق، كما يدل على الصوت الناتج عن ذلك الضرب.

A noun referring to the act of striking the palms of the hands together, typically to show appreciation or attract attention.

1. Sound of applauseA2formal

   A sudden loud sound made by striking the palms of the hands together, typically as applause.

   تصفيق

   • The audience gave a loud clap after the performance.
   • A single clap echoed in the empty hall.
   • He received a warm clap from the crowd.

   المرادفاتhandclap

2. Sudden loud noiseB1formal

   A sudden explosive sound, like thunder or a slap.

   صوت انفجاري مفاجئ

   • A clap of thunder startled everyone in the room.
   • The door shut with a loud clap.
   • The clap of the waves against the rocks was deafening.

   المرادفاتbangboomburstcrackcrashpopreportthunderclap

• فعل يدل على ضرب إحدى الكفين على الأخرى، ويُستعمل غالبًا للتعبير عن الإعجاب أو الموافقة أو التشجيع، أو لإحداث صوت حاد.

A verb used to indicate the act of striking the palms of the hands together, typically to show appreciation or approval, or to make a sharp sound.

1. ApplaudA1formal

   To strike the palms of the hands together repeatedly to show approval or appreciation.

   التصفيق

   • The audience clapped loudly after the performance.
   • She clapped her hands in delight.
   • Everyone clapped when the winner was announced.

   المرادفاتacclaimapplaudcheer

   الأضدادboohissjeer

2. Strike or slapB1informal

   To hit someone or something quickly with the palm of the hand.

   صفع

   • He clapped his friend on the back in congratulations.
   • She clapped the dust off her trousers.
   • The teacher clapped her hands to get the students' attention.

   المرادفاتcuffslapsmackspankthwackwhack

3. Place quicklyB2informal

   To put something somewhere quickly and firmly.

   وضع بسرعة

   • He clapped his hat on his head and left.
   • She clapped the book shut.
   • They clapped the handcuffs on the suspect.

   المرادفاتbangdumpplumpplunkshoveslamslapthrust

الصيغ المركّبةclap onclap up