Clapped

Word CLAPPED
Character 7
Hyphenation N/A
Pronunciations /klæpt/

Definitions and meanings of "Clapped"

What do we mean by clapped?

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

To applaud.

To slap with the hand in a jovial manner.

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

To come together suddenly with noise.

To create or assemble (something) hastily (usually followed by up or together).

To set or put, usually in haste.

To shoot (somebody) with a gun.

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The word "clapped" in example sentences

The speaking of his name clapped him on horseback -- the only horseback he ever knew. ❋ George Meredith (1868)

When I looked at him my heart inclined to him and I loved him; and he sat by my side and talked with me a while, when the young lady again clapped her hands and behold, a side door opened and out of it came the Kazi with his four assessors as witnesses; and they saluted us and, sitting down, drew up and wrote out the marriage contract between me and the youth and retired. ❋ Unknown (2006)

Thereupon the captain clapped hand to sword and smote the speaker’s head, nor did he leave smiting the rest of the sailors till he had slain them all, one after other, and cast the ten bodies ashore. ❋ Unknown (2006)

(I actually clapped, which is probably the most embarrassing thing.) ❋ Unknown (2010)

A confusion through which Elric fought, his broadsword clapped in both pale hands. ❋ Moorcock, Michael, 1939- (1970)

The remaining fans called his name and clapped for the entire 20 seconds it took him to walk to the clubhouse locker room. ❋ Unknown (2011)

I would think not, it was probably the most watered down endorsement I've ever seen, including how the crowd "clapped" and "cheered" as she spoke. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Some say that the name refers to an old fashioned treatment where they would clear the blockage in the urethra from gonorrhea pus, where the penis would be 'clapped' on both sides simultaneously. ❋ Unknown (2009)

According to the historian Uta Poiger, these clubs were “notorious for jam sessions where musicians improvised and played long solos, while the audience danced and clapped.” ❋ Thaddeus Russell (2010)

A few screamed and ran away out of fear, while the others felt more n|om come into the dance as they clapped and sang with increased fervor. ❋ PhD Bradford Keeney (2010)

The hands must be clapped and the songs sung, with an invitation to feel what is held in the music—feel it so strongly that it wakes up an inner ecstatic joy that grows and grows until you feel released from the stasis that holds you too still. ❋ PhD Bradford Keeney (2010)

Thunder clapped and the town went pitch black by about 4 or 5 p.m. ❋ Matt Moffett (2011)

ANA and Boeing executives clapped as the jetliner pulled away from the ground in Tokyo with a cabin full of passengers, officially ending the Dreamliner's long and oft-plagued journey from conception to customer. ❋ Yoree Koh (2011)

The young boy got up close to the sculpture and, with an expression of joy and glee, he clapped his hands, laughed and danced around with unrestrained happiness. ❋ Michael J. McCarthy (2011)

When Obama mentioned his earmark ban, Sen. John McCain R-Ariz., his opponent in the 2008 presidential race, leapt to his feet and clapped with a huge grin. ❋ Anne E. Kornblut (2011)

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