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Wiktionary

  1. v. nautical, transitive to temporarily add something to an existing part, especially to add an additional sail to take advantage of a fair wind

WordNet 3.0

  1. v. apply carelessly

Examples

  • “Tol-liver got a clap on the shoulder and a handshake.”

    Grave Surprise

  • “Lord Salikarn's voice was accompanied by a clap on the dragon's right shoulder.”

    Fictionaut: Father Swarat

  • “Master Small smoothed things over with a smile and a clap on the back.”

    Fictionaut: Father Swarat

  • “Gad, I might get a title out of it … but no, it would all have to be kept mighty quiet and unofficial … still, there would be whispers, and knowing royal smiles when I got home … and no doubt a confidence from Her Majesty to Elspeth over the tea-cups … and stern questions, followed by a rebuke for form's sake and a wink and clap on the shoulder, from old Pam.”

    Flashman and the angel of the lord

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Words that are more generic or abstract

  1. apply
  1. put on

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Words that contain this word in their definition

  1. clap
  2. clappe
  3. lock-sill
  4. clack-dish
  1. clapper
  2. flop
  3. clap net
  4. gonorrhea
  1. thunderclap
  2. thunder-peal
  3. thunder-stroke
  4. clap-netter
  1. bang
  2. bird-baiting
  3. eye
  4. thunder-crack
  1. handclap
  2. spat
  3. acclaim
  4. applaud
  1. clack
  2. flap
  3. personification

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