clapping

English

Etymology

From Middle English clappynge; equivalent to clap +‎ -ing.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈklæpɪŋ/
Rhymes: -æpɪŋ

Verb

clapping

present participle and gerund of clap

Noun

clapping (plural clappings)

The action by which someone or something claps.

Derived terms

clapping game

Translations

the action by which someone or something claps

Faroese: klapping f, klappan f
German: Klatschen (de) n
Greek:
Ancient: κρότος m (krótos)

This article is issued from Wiktionary. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.