clap
verb (used with object)
to strike the palms of (one's hands) against one another resoundingly, and usually repeatedly, especially to express approval.
claps
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present tense formof clap (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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A powerhouse version of Dangerous Woman claps like thunder; and Grande's vocal riffs on Safety Net are so tremendously colossal they should be registered as the eighth wonder of the world.
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026
It’s the explosion of relief when a prank ends, often in humiliation, always with hoots and claps.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2026
When a noise “so loud that it was almost a physical presence” claps over the house, the group realizes it’s a confirmation of their collective fears.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 4, 2026
There were claps and cheers from the public as the vote went through.
From BBC ● Jan. 7, 2026
She always claps if I score the rare touch.
From "Black Brother, Black Brother" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
