hand clapping

hand clapping
noun
a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
Syn: ↑applause, ↑clapping
Derivationally related forms: ↑clap (for: ↑clapping)
Hypernyms: ↑approval, ↑commendation
Hyponyms: ↑hand, ↑handclap, ↑round
Part Holonyms: ↑ovation, ↑standing ovation

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