CLAPPING

Pronunciation (US):

 Dictionary entry overview: What does clapping mean? 

• CLAPPING (noun)
  The noun CLAPPING has 1 sense:

1. a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together

  Familiarity information: CLAPPING used as a noun is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• CLAPPING (noun)

Meaning:

A demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together

Classified under:

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents

Synonyms:

applause; clapping; hand clapping

Hypernyms ("clapping" is a kind of...):

approval; commendation (a message expressing a favorable opinion)

Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "clapping"):

hand (a round of applause to signify approval)

handclap (a clap of the hands to indicate approval)

round (an outburst of applause)

Holonyms ("clapping" is a part of...):

ovation; standing ovation (enthusiastic recognition (especially one accompanied by loud applause))