1. a clap of the hands; applause made by clapping

1. to clap one's hands together, typically to show approval or keep rhythm

Examples

• The audience gave a loud handclap when the performer finished.
• She began to handclap along with the music.
• A single handclap echoed through the empty auditorium.
• The children learned to handclap in rhythm with the song.
• He received enthusiastic handclaps from the crowd.
• They handclapped to show their appreciation for the speech.