clap
Example Sentences
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Demonstrators clapped and chanted, “Long live the shah!”
In a new form of protest, many Iranians are dancing, singing and clapping around the graves of slain protesters—in contrast to the traditional, more somber religious ceremonies.
So until I see more data, I’m clapping for the new PMI reading, but not making noise, like at a high school basketball game when they announce the other team’s starting five.
From Barron's
U.S. teammate Amber Glenn stood on a platform near the corner of her rink clapping overhead.
From Los Angeles Times
“Oh, very noble,” he said sarcastically, his clapping too slow and exaggerated to be sincere.
From Literature
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
