claps
- present tense form of clap (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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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
As we sat in the hot Cupertino sun, I noticed long stretches of attentive silence, occasional polite claps and a few cheers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 14, 2026
Anderson stops at second base, claps his hands four times, then stands there quietly.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 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
She claps her hands and calls for everyone’s attention.
From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish
