plural of clap

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of clap

(slang, usually with "the") Gonorrhea.

The act of striking the palms of the hands, or any two surfaces, together. / The explosive sound of thunder.

To strike the palms of the hands together, creating a sharp sound. / To applaud. / To slap with the hand in a jovial manner. / To bring two surfaces together forcefully, creating a sharp sound.

simple past tense and past participle of clap

present participle of clap

The action by which someone or something claps.

(nautical, transitive) To temporarily add something to an existing part, especially to add an additional sail to take advantage of a fair wind. / (transitive) To encourage by (or as if by) applauding.

(intransitive, obsolete, slang) to enter or leave a place vigorously (as a clap of thunder); to proceed vigorously.