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noun
A demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together.
synonyms: applause, clapping.
is a specific kind of: approval, commendation.
is a broader term that covers: hand | handclap | round.
is a part of: ovation, standing ovation.
derivation: clap, spat | acclaim, applaud, clap, spat.
Dutch: applaus, geklap, handgeklapPolish: oklaski
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