to strike; to slap; to strike, or strike together, with a quick motion, so, as to make a sharp noise; as, to clap one's hands; a clapping of wings.-to thrust, drive, put, or close, in a hasty or abrupt manner; -- often followed by to, into, on, or upon.-to manifest approbation of, by striking the hands together; to applaud; as, to clap a performance.-to express contempt or derision.-to knock, as at a door.-to strike the hands together in applause.-to come together suddenly with noise.-to enter with alacrity and briskness; -- with to or into.-to talk noisily; to chatter loudly.-a loud noise made by sudden collision; a bang.-a burst of sound; a sudden explosion.-a single, sudden act or motion; a stroke; a blow.-a striking of hands to express approbation.-noisy talk; chatter.-the nether part of the beak of a hawk.-gonorrhea.