clap
verb (used with object)
to strike the palms of (one's hands) against one another resoundingly, and usually repeatedly, especially to express approval.
was clapping
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past progressiveof clap.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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Beansie was clapping his hands together, trying to keep the blood flowing.
From Salon ● Dec. 24, 2024
Within seconds, the crowd was clapping and cheering, some people on their feet.
From New York Times ● Jan. 31, 2024
By then, Bell was clapping his way down the third base line.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 6, 2021
The Iraqi officials also seemed genuinely surprised that the president was clapping them, he says.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2021
Everyone was clapping and cheering, many were crying.
From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin
