Definition of clapping

The noun clapping has 1 senses? (first 1 from tagged texts)

(a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together)

The verb clap has 7 senses? (first 4 from tagged texts)

(put quickly or forcibly; "The judge clapped him in jail")

(cause to strike the air in flight; "The big bird clapped its wings")

(clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval)

(clap one's hands together; "The children were clapping to the music")

(strike the air in flight; "the wings of the birds clapped loudly")

(strike with the flat of the hand; usually in a friendly way, as in encouragement or greeting)

(strike together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise; "clap two boards together")