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HAND CLAPPING
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
A demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
Synonyms:
applause; clapping; hand clapping
Classified under:
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents
Hypernyms ("hand clapping" is a kind of...):
approval; commendation (a message expressing a favorable opinion)
Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "hand clapping"):
hand (a round of applause to signify approval)
handclap (a clap of the hands to indicate approval)
round (an outburst of applause)
Holonyms ("hand clapping" is a part of...):
ovation; standing ovation (enthusiastic recognition (especially one accompanied by loud applause))
