Lexic.us

Definition of Clap

1. Verb. Put quickly or forcibly. "The judge clapped him in jail"

2. Noun. A sudden very loud noise.

3. Verb. Cause to strike the air in flight. "The big bird clapped its wings"

4. Noun. A common venereal disease caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae; symptoms are painful urination and pain around the urethra.

5. Verb. Clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval.

6. Noun. A sharp abrupt noise as if two objects hit together; may be repeated.

7. Verb. Clap one's hands together. "The children were clapping to the music"

8. Verb. Strike the air in flight. "The wings of the birds clapped loudly"

9. Verb. Strike with the flat of the hand; usually in a friendly way, as in encouragement or greeting.

10. Verb. Strike together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise. "Clap two boards together"

Definition of Clap

1. v. t. 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.

2. v. i. To knock, as at a door.

3. n. A loud noise made by sudden collision; a bang.

4. n. Gonorrhea.

Definition of Clap

1. Noun. The act of striking the palms of the hands, or any two surfaces, together. ¹

2. Noun. The explosive sound of thunder. ¹

3. Noun. Any loud, sudden, explosive sound made by striking hard surfaces together, or resembling such a sound. ¹

4. Noun. A slap with the hand, usually in a jovial manner. ¹

5. Verb. To strike the palms of the hands together, creating a sharp sound. ¹

6. Verb. To applaud. ¹

7. Verb. To slap with the hand in a jovial manner. ¹

8. Verb. To bring two surfaces together forcefully, creating a sharp sound. ¹

9. Verb. To create or assemble (something) hastily (usually followed by ''up'' or ''together''). ¹

10. Verb. To set or put, usually in haste. ¹

11. Noun. (slang with ''"the"'') Gonorrhea. ¹

12. Noun. (''Yorkshire dialect'') A dropping of cow dung (presumably from the sound made as it hits the ground) Edward Peacock, ''A Glossary of Words Used in the Wapentakes of Manley and Corringham, Lincolnshire'', [ p 188] ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Clap

1. to strike one palm against the other [v CLAPPED, CLAPT, CLAPPING, CLAPS]

Medical Definition of Clap

1. Gonorrhoea, a bacterial infection transmitted by sexual contact. Gonorrhoea is one of the oldest known sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). In women infected with this bacteria (Neisseria gonorrhoeae), 25-40% will also be infected with another bacteria that can cause another STD called chlamydia. Gonorrhoea is NOT transmitted from toilet seats. More than half of women infected with gonorrhoea do not have any symptoms. If symptoms occur, they may include burning or frequent urination, yellowish vaginal discharge, redness and swelling of the genitals, and a burning or itching of the vaginal area. Untreated, gonorrhoea can lead to severe pelvic infections. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Clap

clanks clanky clanless clanlessness clannish clannishly clannishness clannishnesses clans clanship

clanships clansman clansmen clansperson clanswoman clap on clap skate clap together clap up clapalong

clapalongs clapboard clapboarded clapboarding clapboards clapdish clapmatch clapmatches clapnet

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