HAND CLAPPING

Pronunciation (US): (GB):

Meaning:

A demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together

Synonyms:

applause; clapping; hand clapping

Classified under:

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents

Hypernyms ("hand clapping" is a kind of...):

approval; commendation (a message expressing a favorable opinion)

Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "hand clapping"):

hand (a round of applause to signify approval)

handclap (a clap of the hands to indicate approval)

round (an outburst of applause)

Holonyms ("hand clapping" is a part of...):

ovation; standing ovation (enthusiastic recognition (especially one accompanied by loud applause))