clap

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

ruСуществительное, обозначающее действие, при котором ладони рук ударяются друг о друга, обычно для выражения одобрения или привлечения внимания.esSustantivo que designa la acción de golpear las palmas de las manos entre sí, generalmente para expresar aprobación o llamar la atención, así como el sonido resultante de ese golpe.frAction de frapper les paumes des mains l'une contre l'autre, généralement pour exprimer l'approbation ou attirer l'attention ; bruit sec qui en résulte.deSubstantiv, das die Handlung bezeichnet, bei der die Handflächen zusammengeschlagen werden, meist um Beifall auszudrücken oder Aufmerksamkeit zu erregen; auch das dabei entstehende Geräusch oder ein einzelner Schlag.ptSubstantivo que designa a ação de bater as palmas das mãos uma contra a outra, geralmente para expressar aprovação ou chamar atenção; também se refere ao som produzido por esse ato.zh名词，指双手手掌相击的动作，通常表示赞同、鼓励或引起注意；也可指这种动作发出的声响。arاسم يدل على فعل ضرب كف اليد بالأخرى، ويُستعمل غالبًا للتعبير عن الاستحسان أو التصفيق، كما يدل على الصوت الناتج عن ذلك الضرب.

1. Sound of applause A2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruХлопокesPalmadafrclaquement de mainsdeKlatschenptPalmazh拍手声arتصفيق

   Synonyms: handclap

2. Sudden loud noise B1 formal

   A sudden explosive sound, like thunder or a slap.

   • 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.

   ruХлопокesEstallido o trueno secofrBruit sec et soudaindeKnallptEstourozh拍击声arصوت انفجاري مفاجئ

   Synonyms: bangboomburstcrackcrashpopreportthunderclap

• claps plural form
• claps' possessive plural form
• clap's possessive singular form

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.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по удару ладонями друг о друга, обычно для выражения признательности или одобрения, или для создания резкого звука.esVerbo que designa la acción de golpear las palmas de las manos entre sí, generalmente para expresar aprecio, aprobación o aplauso, o para producir un sonido seco y repentino.frVerbe désignant l'action de frapper ses paumes l'une contre l'autre, généralement pour exprimer l'appréciation ou l'approbation, ou pour produire un bruit sec.deVerb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, die Handflächen gegeneinanderzuschlagen, meist um Anerkennung oder Beifall auszudrücken oder um ein scharfes Geräusch zu erzeugen.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de bater as palmas das mãos uma na outra, geralmente para expressar apreço ou aprovação, ou para produzir um som agudo.zh动词，表示双掌相击的动作，通常用于表达赞赏或赞同，也可指发出清脆的拍击声。arفعل يدل على ضرب إحدى الكفين على الأخرى، ويُستعمل غالبًا للتعبير عن الإعجاب أو الموافقة أو التشجيع، أو لإحداث صوت حاد.

1. Applaud A1 formal

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

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

   ruАплодироватьesaplaudirfrapplaudirdeApplaudierenptAplaudirzh鼓掌arالتصفيق

   Synonyms: acclaimapplaudcheer

   Antonyms: boohissjeer

2. Strike or slap B1 informal

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

   • 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.

   ruХлопатьesDar una palmadafrfrapper avec la paumedeKlatschenptBater com a palma da mãozh拍打arصفع

   Synonyms: cuffslapsmackspankthwackwhack

3. Place quickly B2 informal

   To put something somewhere quickly and firmly.

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

   ruБыстро поместитьesPoner rápidamentefrposer rapidement et fermementdeSchnell abstellenptColocar rapidamentezh迅速放置arوضع بسرعة

   Synonyms: bangdumpplumpplunkshoveslamslapthrust

• clapped past participle
• clapped past simple
• clapping present participle
• claps third person singular

Phrasal variants: clap onclap up