Clapping — synonyms, definition

1. clapping (Noun)

acclaim applause approval cheer cheering hand hand clapping hurrah laudation ovation praise

clapping (Noun) — A demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together.

approval commendation hand handclap round ovation standing ovation

2. clapping (Verb)

acclaiming applauding spatting

clapping (Verb) — Put quickly or forcibly. ex. "The judge clapped him in jail"

clapping (Verb) — Cause to strike the air in flight. ex. "The big bird clapped its wings"

clapping (Verb) — Clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval.

clapping (Verb) — Clap one's hands together. ex. "The children were clapping to the music"

clapping (Verb) — Strike the air in flight. ex. "the wings of the birds clapped loudly"

clapping (Verb) — Strike with the flat of the hand; usually in a friendly way, as in encouragement or greeting.

clapping (Verb) — Strike together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise. ex. "clap two boards together"

beating flapping gesticulating gesturing hitting laying motioning placing posing positioning putting setting bravoing