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According to WordNet, the verb "clap" has 7 sense(s).

201237599 strike with the flat of the hand; usually in a friendly way, as in encouragement or greeting.

200034115 clap one's hands together; "The children were clapping to the music".

202094172 strike the air in flight; "the wings of the birds clapped loudly".

201237398 strike together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise; "clap two boards together".

201607590 put quickly or forcibly; "The judge clapped him in jail".

202094299 cause to strike the air in flight; "The big bird clapped its wings".

200861929 clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval.


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