clapping

1. To strike the palms of the hands together, creating a sharp sound.

   The children began to clap in time with the music.

2. To applaud.

   It isn’t the singers they are clapping; it's the composer.

3. To slap with the hand in a jovial manner.

   He would often clap his teammates on the back for encouragement.

4. To bring two surfaces together forcefully, creating a sharp sound.

   He clapped across the floor in his boots.

5. To come together suddenly with noise.
6. To create or assemble (something) hastily (usually followed by up or together).

   The rival factions clapped up a truce.

7. To set or put, usually in haste.

   She was the prettiest thing I'd ever clapped eyes on.

8. To shoot (somebody) with a gun.

noun

The action by which someone or something claps.