clap
verb (used with object)
to strike the palms of (one's hands) against one another resoundingly, and usually repeatedly, especially to express approval.
had clapped
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past perfectof clap.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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Josh White, a Texas Southern assistant, had clapped so hard during the pivotal stretch that he said, “My hands feel like they’re on fire.”
From New York Times ● Mar. 14, 2022
Mr Tovey, from Merthyr Tydfil, said the public and politicians had clapped for NHS workers every week at the beginning of the pandemic, but had not fairly rewarded them.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2021
Mr Robinson, 36, said pupils had clapped him in corridors and "everyone was really supportive and warm".
From BBC ● Mar. 5, 2019
THE Philippine police had clapped two senators in jail by June 26th and had two secure hospital rooms ready for a third as they began rounding up politicians accused of stealing public funds.
From Economist ● Jun. 26, 2014
Suddenly I felt as if a genie had clapped his hands and poof! my “ifs” had vanished.
From "Homesick" by Jean Fritz
