(n) :
the act of striking the palms of the hands, or any two surfaces, together; the sound produced thereby; any loud, sudden, explosive sound resembling that made by striking one hard surface on another
"he summoned the waiter with a clap."
(v) :
to strike the palms of the hands together, creating a sharp sound; to applaud
"the children began to clap in time with the music."
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(n) :
the act of striking the palms of the hands, or any two surfaces, together; the sound produced thereby; any loud, sudden, explosive sound resembling that made by striking one hard surface on another
"he summoned the waiter with a clap."
(v) :
to strike the palms of the hands together, creating a sharp sound; to applaud
"the children began to clap in time with the music."