handclapping

Example Sentences

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With an impeccably observed combination of bowing and handclapping, the pilgrims give thanks to Amaterasu, the mythological sun goddess from whom all of Japan’s emperors are said to be the direct descendants.

From The Guardian • May 24, 2016

Anticipation fills the air with their chatter and giggly handclapping games as they await the audition call.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 19, 2014

Whenever you hear angels handclapping be sure that Maestro is playing his guitar somewhere.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2014

Here came the rhythmic handclapping and Hirt’s tenor over the loudspeakers for a seventh time, the Saints, on this night, having marched in every which way there is.

From Washington Post • Nov. 12, 2013

The President came in; there was handclapping above us in the grand stand, and I handed the glasses to Brett.

From "The Sun Also Rises" by Ernest Hemingway