clap
Example Sentences
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Kid Rock -- whose real name is Robert Ritchie -- posted a video on X over the weekend showing a helicopter hovering near his mountaintop home's swimming pool as he clapped and saluted.
From Barron's
Martin's family clapped and hugged after the sentencing was passed.
From BBC
One clip shows Kid Rock, whose real name is Robert Ritchie, standing poolside next to a replica of the Statue of Liberty, clapping and saluting as the aircraft hovers before flying away.
From BBC
“Ding, ding, ding,” Sarah said, clapping her hands together.
From Literature
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He clapped a paw over his mouth to stop from spewing it across the room.
From Literature
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