Definitions for clapping
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Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. applause, hand clapping, clappingnoun

   a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together

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1. clappingnoun

   The action by which someone or something claps.

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1. Clapping

   A clap is the percussive sound made by striking together two flat surfaces, as in the body parts of humans or animals. Humans clap with the palms of their hands, often quickly and repeatedly to express appreciation or approval (see applause), but also in rhythm as a form of body percussion to match the sounds in music, dance, chants, hand games, and clapping games. Some people slap the back of one hand into the palm of the other hand to signify urgency or enthusiasm. This act may be considered uncouth by others. Clapping is used in many forms of music. In American music, clapping is popular in Gospel, Doo-wop and early Pop. In flamenco and sevillanas, two Spanish musical genres, clapping is called palmas and often sets the rhythm and is an integral part of the songs. A sampled or synthesized clap is also a staple of electronic and pop music.

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1. Clapping

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1. clapping

   To move each hand together to make a sound showing approval or delight.

   The audience clapping brought smiles to the children in the nativity play.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on January 17, 2017  

How to pronounce clapping?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

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   Tessa

   South African

How to say clapping in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of clapping in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of clapping in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of clapping in a Sentence

1. Po Lam:

   We are only an enforcement agency with limited power under the law. When facing such a series of massive rioting incidents, we cannot work alone - clapping only with one hand - without appropriate measures and support from top level.

2. Thomas Vinterberg:

   She was glowing with excitement. ... And if anyone dares to believe that she’s here with us somehow, you’ll be able to see her clapping, clapping and cheering with us.

3. Mark Ven:

   When I clap twice the light turns on, as it detects that I'm clapping. When I write an English 'R' in the air the red light turns on, and when I write an English 'Y' the yellow light turns on. Lastly, when I clap twice the light turns off, during this process we are communicating and interacting on the Human Computer Interface by using the internet of things, and the wearable device.

4. Tina Fey:

   I literally started clapping when I saw Charlize Theron. She's so beautiful.

5. Thomas Vinterberg:

   She was supposed to be in this and if anyone dares to believe that she's here with us somehow, you'd be able to see her clapping and cheering with us, we ended up making this movie for her -- as her monument. So, Ida, this is a miracle that just happen, and you're a part of this miracle -- maybe even pulling some strings somewhere. But this one is for you.

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