clap on

British

verb

(tr) to don hastily

they clapped on their armour

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Example Sentences

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Hell, if somebody managed to clap on the twos and fours, they were probably accused of witchcraft.

From Salon • Sep. 19, 2022

“What looked like one thunder clap on Saturday night is a hurricane,” added Peter Levi, regional director for the Anti-Defamation League.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 8, 2019

It ticks so many offending boxes: schmaltzy sleigh bells, a 60s girl group-imitating style, the sort of head-bopping tempo that makes people clap on the one and three.

From The Guardian • Dec. 3, 2015

Mr. Pascrell, though, leaned in closer and whispered to Mr. Obama, prompting a big laugh and a clap on the shoulder from the president.

From New York Times • Feb. 10, 2012

And so, just like that, with a clap on the shoulder from Dad and a hug from Mom, I was someone else’s problem for a month.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia

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