Synonyms of clapping

Noun

1. applause, hand clapping, clapping, approval, commendation

usage: a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together

Verb

1. clap, put, set, place, pose, position, lay

usage: put quickly or forcibly; "The judge clapped him in jail"

2. clap, beat, flap

usage: cause to strike the air in flight; "The big bird clapped its wings"

3. applaud, clap, spat, acclaim, gesticulate, gesture, motion

usage: clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval

4. clap, spat, gesticulate, gesture, motion

usage: clap one's hands together; "The children were clapping to the music"

5. clap, beat, flap

usage: strike the air in flight; "the wings of the birds clapped loudly"

6. clap, hit

usage: strike with the flat of the hand; usually in a friendly way, as in encouragement or greeting

7. clap, hit

usage: strike together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise; "clap two boards together"