1clap 
/ˈklæp/ verb
claps; clapped; clap·ping /ˈklæp/ verb 1 : to hit the palms of your hands together usually more than once ◊People often clap to show approval or pleasure. [no obj] ▪ They cheered and clapped [=applauded] for the band. ▪ She clapped in delight when she heard the news. ▪ The audience clapped to the beat of the music. [+ obj] ▪ Clap your hands! ▪ The conductor clapped her hands twice, and the musicians stopped talking and prepared to play. 2 [+ obj] : to suddenly put the palm of your hand on someone or something
▪ He clapped his friend on the shoulder. ▪ He clapped his hand over his mouth when he realized what he had said. 3 [+ obj] : to quickly or forcefully put someone or something in a place or position
▪ He clapped his hat on his head and went out the door. ▪ He clapped the book shut. [=he closed the book quickly or forcefully] ▪ She clapped a muzzle on the dog. ▪ The prisoners were clapped in irons/chains. 4 : to hit (something, such as two hard surfaces) together in a way that makes a loud noise [+ obj] ▪ She clapped [=banged] the two boards together. [no obj] ▪ The tree branches clapped against the house. 5 [+ obj] informal : to suddenly put (someone) in prison, jail, etc.
▪ The police clapped him in jail for drug smuggling.
▪ He clapped his friend on the shoulder. ▪ He clapped his hand over his mouth when he realized what he had said.
▪ He clapped his hat on his head and went out the door. ▪ He clapped the book shut. [=he closed the book quickly or forcefully] ▪ She clapped a muzzle on the dog. ▪ The prisoners were clapped in irons/chains.
▪ The police clapped him in jail for drug smuggling.
clap eyes on — see 1eye
— clapping noun [noncount]
▪ The clapping [=applause] increased as the lead actors bowed to the audience.
▪ The clapping [=applause] increased as the lead actors bowed to the audience.
