What is the meaning of clapping?

noun

• A demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together.
  • synonyms: applause, hand clapping

verb

• Put quickly or forcibly.
  • usage: "The judge clapped him in jail"
  • synonyms: clap
• Cause to strike the air in flight.
  • usage: "The big bird clapped its wings"
  • synonyms: clap
• Clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval.
  • synonyms: applaud, clap, spat, acclaim
• Clap one's hands together.
  • usage: "The children were clapping to the music"
  • synonyms: clap, spat
• Strike the air in flight.
  • usage: "the wings of the birds clapped loudly"
  • synonyms: clap
• Strike with the flat of the hand; usually in a friendly way, as in encouragement or greeting.
  • synonyms: clap
• Strike together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise.
  • usage: "clap two boards together"
  • synonyms: clap