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clapping::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | applause, hand clapping |
| Type of | commendation, approval |
| Has types | handclap, hand, round |
| Derivation | clap |
Examples of clapping
clapping
It's been a long time since i saw the whole arena clapping and getting involved.
From the expressandstar.com
As the clapping continued, the sound seemed to change into waves of sweet music.
From the washingtontimes.com
I've never seen so many people clapping at random, oblivious to the actual beat.
From the independent.co.uk
That many people clapping for the new pope was exciting and powerful, Vann said.
From the ocregister.com
Zippos is a wonderful experience with a show full of pace and hand-clapping fun.
From the ealingtimes.co.uk
I started my palmas, clapping my hands to the rhythm, and moved to center stage.
From the npr.org
Routines include foot stomping, military formations, chanting and hand clapping.
From the time.com
Oldtimers responded with a tear ful hand-clapping tribute in memory of the past.
From the time.com
Rick Kelley will perform a concert with singing, clapping, stomping and shouting.
From the stltoday.com
- Bang: a sudden very loud noise
- Put quickly or forcibly; "The judge clapped him in jail"
- Gonorrhea: a common venereal disease caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae; symptoms are painful urination and pain around the urethra
- Cause to strike the air in flight; "The big bird clapped its wings"
- Applaud: clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval
- Clack: a sharp abrupt noise as if two objects hit together; may be repeated
- Clap one's hands together; "The children were clapping to the music"
- Strike with the flat of the hand; usually in a friendly way, as in encouragement or greeting
- Strike together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise; "clap two boards together"
