clap
/klæp/noun
Early Childhood
1
The act of striking the palms of the hands, or any two surfaces, together.
2
The explosive sound of thunder.
3
Any loud, sudden, explosive sound made by striking hard surfaces together, or resembling such a sound.
4
A slap with the hand, usually in a jovial manner.
5
A single, sudden act or motion; a stroke; a blow.
6
The nether part of the beak of a hawk.
7
A dropping of cow dung (presumably from the sound made as it hits the ground)
Thesaurus
Synonyms
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing