A single striking sound made by clapping the hands together, or applause produced by hand clapping.
From 'hand' and 'clap,' combining the body part with the action it performs. The word 'clap' itself comes from Old English and onomatopoetically represents the sound made.
Handclapping is one of the most universal human sounds—cultures everywhere use it for applause, rhythm, communication, and rhythm-keeping, making it a truly cross-cultural form of expression.
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