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clapping

UK
/ˈklæpɪŋ/
US
/ˈklæpɪŋ/
clapping along

Translations

clappingnoun
clappings
pl
The clapping of hands echoed in the large hall.
Хлопки рук эхом раздавались в большом зале.
The audience gave a round of clapping after the performance.
Зрители устроили круг аплодисментов после выступления.
Synonyms
acclamation
applause
handclapping
cheering
ovation
clappinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈklæpɪŋ/
US
/ˈklæpɪŋ/
Synonyms
clattering
pattering
thwacking
striking
patting
smacking
slapping
praising
acclaiming
applauding
clapverb

clapping

Gerund

clapped
Past Simple
clapped
Past Participle
clapping
Gerund
UK
/klæp/
US
/klæp/
The audience began to clap after the performance.
Зрители начали хлопать после выступления.
The crowd started to clap and cheer for the band.
Толпа начала аплодировать и приветствовать группу.
Additional translations
похлопывать
захлопывать
бить в ладоши
Synonyms
strike
hit
bang
slap
applaud

Definitions

clappingnoun
The act of striking the palms of the hands together repeatedly, typically to show appreciation or approval.
The audience's clapping filled the theater after the performance.
clappinggerund / present participle
Producing or characterized by the sound or action of claps.
The hall echoed with clapping cheers.
clapverb
To strike the palms of the hands together with a sudden explosive sound, often as a sign of approval or appreciation.
The audience began to clap after the performance ended.
To strike (someone or something) with the flat of the hand as a gesture of encouragement or congratulation.
He clapped his friend on the back for a job well done.
To make a sudden, loud noise similar to clapping, often used to describe thunder.
Thunder clapped loudly in the distance as the storm approached.
To place or put something quickly and forcefully, often with a sharp sound, usually followed by an adverb or preposition.
He clapped his hand over her mouth before she could scream.
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